Intro to Astronomy

Which of the following is true about astronomy?

• it is a true science

• it uses observations and experiments

• it is pseudoscience

• it relies on opinions

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Astrology is based off of what?

• the sun

• the moon

• the constellations

• the tides

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Astronomy uses math and physics to help us understand the motion of celestial bodies.

• True

• False

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Which of the following other sciences can integrate with astronomy?

• physics

• computer science

• biology

• chemistry

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Astronomy puts you in your place.

• True

• False

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An astronomer would study which of the following topics?

• ocean waves

• cycles of the moon

• lifecycle of a star

• speed of expansion of the universe

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How many zodiac signs are there?

• 10

• 12

• 24

• 88

Why did the zodiac signs change?

• Because astrologers can't make up their minds

• Because science added new information

• Because the Earth has a high degree of tilt on its axis

• Because the Earth wobbles while it orbits the sun

Astronomy is the study of space and the celestial bodies within it.

• True

• False

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Which society studied the sun and its cycles.

• Egyptians

• Mayans

• Greeks

• British

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