Topic 1& 2 Quiz - Astronomy, Astrology & Telescopes

1. What is a frame of reference?

• a set of axes that is used to describe the positions or motions of things
• a point of observation
• view that the stars revolve around Earth
• a story to explain the origin and movements of celestial bodies

2. Which of the following are celestial bodies? Check all that apply.

• Sun
• Moon
• Stars
• Planets

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

3. The stars make unchanging patterns in the sky. These patterns looked like objects, which people grouped and named.

• celestial bodies
• constellations
• frame of reference
• azimuths

4. Using a horoscope to make an interpretation would be an example of?

• atronomy
• astrophysics
• astrology
• Astrolab

5. Which of the following would be altitude on the diagram?

• A
• B
• C
• D

6. When trying to specify the coordinates of a celestial body, which combination would you use?

• A and B
• B and C
• C and D
• D and A

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7. Which of the following instruments is used to measure an object's azimuth?

• Astrolab
• Metal detector
• Compass
• Physics clock

8. How is Azimuth measured?

• angle counterclockwise from North
• angle counterclockwise from South
• angle clockwise from South
• angle clockwise from North

9. Identify the star that is located at an azimuth of 290° and an altitude of 40°.

• Star A
• Star B
• Star C
• Star D

10. Identify the star that is due north and 53° above the horizon.

• Star B
• Star C
• Star D
• Star E