PhySci_Astronomy

What practical value did astronomy offer to ancient civilizations?

• It helped them understand our cosmic origins.

• It allowed them to predict eclipses with great accuracy.

• It helped them find uses for ancient structures like Stonehenge.

• It helped them keep track of time and seasons, and it was used by some cultures for navigation.

Lunar eclipses can occur only during a _________.

• A. first quarter moon

• B. full moon

• C. new moon

• D. third quarter moon

If we have a new moon today, when will we have the next full moon?

• A. In about 1 week

• B. In about 2 weeks

• C. In about a month

• D. In about 6 months

What is the other name for the star Polaris?

• A. Andromeda

• B. Antares

• C. North Star

• D. South Star

Half of the illuminated disk of the Moon is visible from Earth during the _________ phase of the Moon.

• A. first-quarter

• B. full Moon

• C. gibbous (waning

• D. gibbous (waxing)

A(n) ____________ eclipse occurs when the Moon casts its shadow on Earth.

• A. lunar

• B. sidereal

• C. solar

• D. umbral

Which of the following is the brightest planet?

• A. Earth

• B. Mars

• C. Mercury

• D. Venus

The largest planet discovered before the invention of telescope is __________ .

• A. Jupiter

• B. Neptune

• C. Uranus

• D. Venus

It refers to the science of the universe outside of our planet.

• A. Astrology

• B. Astronomy

• C. Geography

• D. Geology

In which direction does the Sun rise?

• A. East

• B. North

• C. South

• D. West