Astronomy Part 2 SHELTON

In comparison to other stars in the sky, the Sun appears brighter than other stars because it is–

• Bigger

• Smaller

• Nearer

• Further

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Alpha Centauri A is a star that is larger than the Sun, yet it appears much less bright. Which of the following is the best explanation for this?

• Alpha Centauri A is further away from Earth than the Sun.

• The smaller a star the brighter it appears

• The older the star the brighter it appears

• The larger the star always appears to be brighter

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optical instrument that makes distant objects appear closer and larger

• satellite

• telescope

• microscope

• observatory

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An instrument used to tell direction is called a _______________________ (shown in the picture)

• telescope

• star chart

• compass
• gps

When the Sun is behind you, your shadow is ...

• behind you

• in front of you

• at the side of you

• not there

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This is an ancient tool that tells the time of day with the position of the sun's shadow. What is this tool called?

• Compass

• Sundial

• Timer

• Telescope

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Which can I see Polaris, otherwise known as the North Star, all year long. Why?

• It is part of the Moon

• It is attached to the Earth.

• It is located directly over the North Pole so people in the Northern Hemisphere can always see it.

• It likes South Carolina a lot so it always hangs around here.

Why do the constellations appear to move in the night sky?

• The Earth rotates.

• They are moving!

• They are meteors.

• The Earth revolves.

As the Earth rotates on its axis, which part of the planet has the best view of the stars?

• the Northern Hemisphere
• the part facing toward the Sun
• the part facing away from the Sun
• the Southern Hemisphere

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Where the Earth is around the Sun affects what season it is, and therefore, _____

• the time of day
• what constellations are on display
• the length of the year
• the names of the constellations

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