Astronomy Review

What term best describes the Sun?

• asteroid

• planet

• natural satellite

• star

What statement best describes Earth?

• The second planet from the Sun with a dusty, rocky surface

• The third planet from the Sun with a rocky surface and water

• The center of the Solar System with a rocky surface and water

• The center of the Solar System with a rocky surface and no atmosphere

What do all the planets in the Solar System have in common?

• They all orbit the sun

• They are all about the same size

• They are mostly solid and rocky

• They all have their own source of light

What is the fifth planet from the Sun?

• Mars

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Uranus

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Why does Orion change its position across the sky with the changing seasons?

• The Earth rotates on its axis

• The stars rotate around Earth

• The stars revolve around the pole Star

• The Earth revolves around the Sun

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What tool would you use to observe stars in the night sky?

• compass

• meter stick

• magnifying glass

• telescope

How are Ursa Major and Ursa Minor different from the other constellations?

• They are only visible during certain seasons.

• They are visible all year.

• They only appear over the equator.

• They move in the night sky due to Earth's orbit.

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What instrument helps sailors locate the cardinal directions while traveling the ocean?

• compass

• telescope

• astrolabe

• magnifying glass

Why is an astrolabe an important tool?

• It determines the direction of movement during sea expeditions.

• It determines the location of stars, moons, and planets.

• It determines latitude and longitude of a position.

• It determines the size of objects.

How long is one moon phase cycle?

• a day

• a month

• a week

• a year

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