Astronomy Q2 Test

Why are the zodiac constellations significant?

• they tell your future

• they follow the path of the sun

• they are the largest constellations

• they are the oldest constellations

Are asterisms true constellations?

• yes

• no

The _____ _____ can be viewed in the summer.

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Match the following

• horizontal coordinate

• altitude

• celestial sphere

• azimuth

• point directly above you

• horizon

• vertical coordinate

• zenith

• where earth meets the sky

• imaginary sphere that surrounds earth

Organize these constellations into zodiac or not

Groups:

(a) Zodiac Constellation

,

(b) Not Zodiac Constellation

• aquarius

• sirius

• scorpio

• virgo

• ursa major

• orion

Which moon phase is shown?

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Which moon phase is shown?

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How many days is in a lunar cycle?

• 365

• 7

• 30

• 1

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The moon ​ (a)   produce its own light. It shines by ​ (b)  

• does not
• reflecting sunlight
• does
• light emission

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Click on the image that shows a neap tide

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