9.4-9.6 Astronomy

About how long does it take for the moon to orbit the Earth?

• a year

• a month

• a century

• as long as it wants to

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What was the name of the mission that sent the first people to the moon?

• Apollo 1

• Marley's Rattray

• Apollo 11

• Sputnik

Who/what was the first living thing sent into Earth’s orbit?

• A dog named Laika

• A sloth named Ella

• A parakeet named Spot

• A mouse named squeaker

In the northern hemisphere, what is the hottest day of the year?

• Around the winter solstice, which falls on December 21st or 22nd.
• Around the autumnal equinox, which falls on September 22nd or 23rd.
• Around the vernal equinox, which falls on March 20th or 21st.
• Around the summer solstice, which falls on June 21st or 22nd.

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What is the primary cause of the different seasons on Earth throughout a year?

• Tilt of the Earth's axis
• Distance from the sun
• Rotation speed of the Earth
• Atmospheric pressure changes

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Which of the following events of space exploration history was a victory for the United States?

• Challenger disaster
• Friendship 7

• Sputnik 1 mission
• Voyager 1 mission

Which area of the Earth experiences little seasonal change/similar weather patterns year round?

• Antarctic Circle
• Equator
• Arctic Circle
• Tropic of Cancer

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If it is autumn/fall in Atlanta, Georgia (northern and western hemispheres), what season would it be in Tel Aviv, Israel (northern and eastern hemispheres)?

• Autumn/Fall

• Summer
• Winter
• Monsoon

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How much of the moon is always illuminated by the sun?

• None
• Three quarters
• Half
• One quarter

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Which diagram shows a third quarter moon?

• Diagram 6

• Diagram 1

• Diagram 3

• Diagram 7

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