General Science I (Unit 4 Quiz)

True or False?

Only those covered by the umbra can see a total solar eclipse when the moon's umbra crosses the Earth

• True

• False

True or False?

Everyone can see a total solar eclipse when the moon's umbra crosses the Earth

• True

• False

True or False?

The moon rises and sets 50 minutes later.

• True

• False

True or False?

The moon rises 50 minutes earlier and sets 50 minutes later.

• True

• False

True or False?

A detailed study of Uranus made the predicted location of Neptune possible.

• True

• False

In 1781 with a reflecting telescope, Sir William Herschel discovered the which planet?

• Uranus

• Pluto

• Mercury

• Saturn

True or False?

In 1905, Percival Lowell predicted where Uranus

would be found.

• True

• False

True or False?

In 1905, Percival Lowell predicted where Pluto

would be found.

• True

• False

True or False?

Uneven heating of the Earth's surface is due primarily to the position of the Sun.

• True

• False

True or False?

Uneven heating of the Earth's surface is due primarily to the position of the equator.

• True

• False