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Stars Module 3 Review

Authored by Tiffany Hawkins

Science

8th Grade

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Stars Module 3 Review
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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On April 5, 1991, a space telescope was launched aboard the space shuttle Atlantis. This observatory used four primary instruments to locate and observe high-energy radiation in space. Radio waves have the longest wavelengths and lowest energy on the electromagnetic spectrum. The high-energy radiation being observed by the space telescope has the shortest wavelength. What is it called?

X-rays

infrared radiation

gamma rays

ultraviolet radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The diagram below shows the basic structure of the Sun

Material near the core is carried out toward the surface of the Sun and back in by convection currents. What happens to the material as it moves with these currents?

It becomes hotter as it moves closer to the corona.

It heats up and becomes part of the Sun's atmosphere.

It causes the photosphere and surface temperature to become hotter.

It becomes cooler as it moves through the photosphere toward the surface.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a way the Hubble Space Telescope helps scientists?

It allows scientists to see deeper into space.

It lets scientists see space objects in more detail.

It lets scientists see objects on Earth in more detail.

It allows scientists to see a greater number of stars.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Based on the picture, which of the following is true about the Sun?

The Sun is an old-aged star.

The Sun is an average-sized star.

The Sun is smaller than most other stars.

The Sun is younger than most other stars.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Solar prominences are caused by the magnetic fields and electrical currents in the Sun. The diagram below shows a cross-section of the Sun

Which feature in the cross-section of the Sun is the solar prominence?

W

X

Y

Z

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which of the following best describes the star Arcturus?

Dimmer than most main sequence stars and has a relatively low temperature.

Brighter than most main sequence stars but has a relatively low temperature.

Brighter than most supergiant stars and has a relatively high temperature.

Dimmer than most supergiant stars but has a relatively high temperature.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which statement accurately compares a radio wave and an infrared wave?

A radio wave has a longer wavelength and a lower frequency than an infrared wave.

A radio wave has a longer wavelength and a higher frequency than an infrared wave.

A radio wave has a shorter wavelength and a lower frequency than an infrared wave.

A radio wave has a shorter wavelength and a higher frequency than an infrared wave.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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