Quiz about Astronomy Unit Review

Question 1

Which two motions cause the Moon to show a complete cycle of phases each month when viewed from New York State?

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the Moon's revolution and Earth's rotation

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the Moon's rotation and Earth's rotation

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the Moon's rotation and Sun's rotation

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the Moon's rotation and the Sun's rotation

Question 2

Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are primarily caused by

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the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth

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Earth's revolution around the Sun

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the changing phases of the Moon

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seasonal changes in the compass location sunrise

Question 3

The best evidence of Earth's rotation is provided by the

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Foucault pendulum and Coriolis effect

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Foucault pendulum and global warming

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Moon phases and global warming

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Moon phases and Coriolis effect

Question 4

Earth's approximate rate of revolution is

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$$1\degree\ per\ day$$

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$$15\degree\ per\ day$$

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$$180\degree\ per\ day$$

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$$360\degree\ per\ day$$

Question 5

In which type of model are the Sun, other stars, and the Moon in orbit around the Earth?

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geocentric model

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heliocentric model

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tetrahedral model

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concentric model

Question 6

This system is best classified as

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heliocentric, with elliptical orbits

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geocentric, with elliptical orbits

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geocentric, with circular orbits

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heliocentric, with circular orbits

Question 7

Which two celestial objects are represented by letters A and B?

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A-Sun; B-Moon

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A-Moon; B-Sun

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A-Moon; B-Earth

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A-Sun; B-Earth

Question 8

Compared to terrestrial planets, Jovian planets have

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larger equatorial diameters and longer periods of revolution

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smaller equatorial diameters and shorter periods of revolution

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smaller equatorial diameters and longer periods of revolution

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larger equatorial diameters and shorter periods of revolution

Question 9

The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old. Compared to the age of the solar system, the age of the universe is approximately

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three times older than the solar system

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the same age as the solar system

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two times older than the solar system

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four times older than the solar system

Question 10

The final stage in the life cycle of the most massive stars is a

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blackhole

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black dwarf

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supergiant

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white dwarf

Question 11

Which statement best explains the apparent daily motion of the stars around Polaris?

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The Earth rotates on its axis

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The Earth's orbit is an ellipse

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The Earth has the shape of an oblate spheroid

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The Earth revolves around the SUn

Question 12

In which sequence are the celestial objects correctly listed in order from smallest mass to the largest mass?

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Saturn, solar system, Milky way, Universe

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Saturn, universe, Milky Way, solar system

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Milky Way, Saturn, solar system, universe

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Milky Way, universe, solar system, Saturn

Question 13

Which star type has a surface temperature of 4000K and a luminosity 1000 times greater than the Sun?

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giant

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dwarf

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main sequence

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supergiant

Question 14

Scientists who proposed the Big Bang Theory were attempting to explain

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the origin of the universe

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why stars have different luminosities

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the formation of our solar system

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how Earth's atmosphere evolved

Question 15

The motion of the Foucault pendulum provides evidence that Earth

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spins on its axis

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varies in distance from the Sun

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is tilted on its axis

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travel around the Sun

Question 16

The observer has the longest shadow when the Sun is at position

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D

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A

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B

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C

Question 17

Which event is caused by Earth's revolution?

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different constellation observed in the night sky throughout the year

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the apparent shift in the path of a Foucault pendulum

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deflection of planetary winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere

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the apparent rising and setting of the Sun

Question 18

Compared to the Sun's apparent path on June 21, the Sun's apparent path on December 21 at this location will

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be shorter, and the noon Sun will be lower in the sky

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be longer, and the noon Sun will be higher in the sky

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remain the same length, and the noon Sun will be lower in the sky

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remain the same length, and the noon Sun will be higher in the sky

Question 19

The next high tide will occur on April 8 at approximately

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3 a.m.

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10 a.m.

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10 p.m.

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3 p.m.

Question 20

A solar eclipse might be observed from Earth when the Moon is at which position?

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1

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5

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3

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7

Question 21

Which phase of the Moon will be observed in New York State when the Moon is at position 8?

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Option C is correct

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A.

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B.

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D.

Question 22

What is the value of the angle represented by letter A?

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$$23.5\degree$$

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$$15.0\degree$$

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$$66.5\degree$$

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$$90.0\degree$$

Question 23

In the geocentric model (the Earth at the center of the universe), which motion would occur?

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The Sun would revolve around the Earth

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The Earth would revolve around the Sun

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The Earth would rotate on its axis

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The Moon would revolve around the Sun

Question 24

Which statement provides the best evidence that Earth revolves around the Sun?

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The seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter repeat in a pattern

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The Sun follows an apparent daily path, rising in the east and setting in the west

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A Foucault pendulum appears to shift its direction of swing in a predictable manner

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The stars appear to follow circular paths around the North Star (Polaris)

Question 25

The asteroids shown in the data tables are located between the orbits of

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Mars and Jupiter

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Venus and Earth

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Earth and Mars

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Jupiter and Saturn

Question 26

The formation of the planet Uranus is estimate to have occurred approximately

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4.6 billion years ago

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100,000 million years ago

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2.0 billion years ago

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13.7 billion years ago

Question 27

Which star is more massive than our Sun, but has a lower surface temperature?

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Aldebaran

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40 Eridani B

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Sirius

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Barnard's Star

Question 28

Energy is produced within a star's core by the process of

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nuclear fusion

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insolation

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conduction

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radioactive decay

Question 29

Which evidence best supports the theory that the universe was created by an explosion called the Big Bang?

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cosmic background radiation

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impact crater found on Earth

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the different compositions of terrestrial and Jovian planets

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the blue shift of light from distant galaxies

Question 30

Compared to the spectral lines observed in the laboratory, the spectral lines observed in the light from the distant star have shifted toward the

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blue end of the spectrum, indicating the star's movement toward Earth

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red end of the spectrum, indicating the star's movement toward Earth

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red end of the spectrum, indicating the star's movement away from Earth

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blue end of the spectrum, indicating the star's movement away from Earth

Question 31

To an observer in New York State the duration of daylight increases continuously from

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March 1 to May 1

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June 1 to August 1

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December 1 to February 1

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September 1 to November 1

Question 32

Which process combines lighter elements into heavier elements and produces energy within the Sun and other Stars?

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fusion

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conduction

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radioactive decay

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insolation

Question 33

When the distance between the foci of an ellipse is increased, the eccentricity of the ellipse will

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increase

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remain the same

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decrease

Question 34

How much of the moon is always illuminated?

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50%

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25%

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75%

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100%

Question 35

What is the difference between waxing and waning?

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Waxing is when the visible part of the moon is getting larger, Waning is when it is getting smaller

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Waxing is when the moon is illuminated, Waning is when it is dark

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Waning is when the visible part of the moon is getting larger, Waxing is when it is getting smaller

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Waning is when the moon is illuminated, Waxing is when it is dark

Question 36

Why do we see different phases of the Moon here on Earth?

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The point of view of the moon changes and Earth sees different amounts of the lit and unlit moon

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The Moon moves around the Sun

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The Moon is smaller when it is farther from Earth causing it to appear to have shadows

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The Earth casts a shadow on the Moon

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