Astronomy Test Review

Look at the image. What effect does this arrangement have on the tidal range?

• The tide is larger than normal because of gravitational forces of the sun and moon pull in the same direction.

• The tide is larger than normal because the gravitational forces of the sun and moon pull in opposite directions.

• The tide is smaller than normal because the gravitational forces of the sun and moon pull in the same direction.

• The tide is smaller than normal because the gravitational forces of the sun and moon pull in the opposite direction.

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How have telescopes helped improve our understanding of the universe?

• They have helped us to understand photosynthesis in plants.

• They have aided the discovery of planets outside the solar system.

• They have helped us to understand gravity in the solar system.

• They have helped us to visit the moon.

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Why is the distance between the Earth and sun MOST important?

• The distance causes different seasons on Earth.

• The distance is the source of Earth's magnetic field.

• The distance prevents solar flares from reaching Earth's atmosphere.

• The distance contributes to the Earth's ability to support life.

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What causes summer to be the warmest season?

• The Earth's tilt causes the shortest days with the most intense sunlight.

• The Earth's tilt causes the longest days with the most intense sunlight.

• The Earth's tilt causes the longest days with the least intense sunlight.

• The Earth's tilt causes the shortest days with the least intense sunlight.

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This diagram shows the alignment of the sun, Earth, and the moon. Which event is happening during this alignment?

• solar eclipse

• lunar eclipse

• winter solstice

• summer solstice

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This diagram shows the sun and Earth at a specific time. What season is the Northern Hemisphere experiencing?

• winter

• summer

• spring

• fall

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Which term describes how the Earth goes around the sun in 365 days?

• rotation

• axis

• revolution

• tilt

NASA has sent several rovers to Mars. Why were these rovers sent?

• to take people to Mars

• to create water on Mars

• to explore the surface of Mars

• to look for artificial intelligences on Mars

Which choice best explains why the International Space Station was built?

• to measure the depths of Earth's oceans

• to provide a platform for scientific research

• to allow tracking and destruction of asteroids

• to allow scientists to see objects outside of Earth's galaxy

What is the main benefit of using space probes?

• The probes gather information about distant planets with little risk to human life.

• The probes take pictures of Earth as they travel through it atmosphere.

• The probes travel short distances from Earth into space.

• The probes carry food to astronauts working in space.

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