Observing the Night Sky

Why can we see planets and moons even though they do not produce their own light?

• They reflect light from the Sun

• They have their own light source

• They are close to Earth

• They are very large

Which of the following is NOT a constellation?

• Orion

• Ursa Major

• Andromeda

• Milky Way

What is a meteor shower?

• A) A group of stars

• B) A stream of meteoroids entering Earth's atmosphere

• C) A type of planet

• D) A type of comet

Which of the following is a dwarf planet? A) Earth B) Mars C) Pluto D) Jupiter

• Earth

• Mars

• Pluto

• Jupiter

Which phase of the moon is most visible in the evening?

• New Moon

• First Quarter Moon

• Full Moon

• Third Quarter Moon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the purpose of using your hand at arm's length to estimate angles?

• To measure distance.

• To measure time.

• To estimate angles in the sky.

• To find the zenith.

Which of the following night sky objects appears as a streak of light in the sky?

• Meteor showers

• Comets

• Planets

• Stars

Which night sky object is a group of meteors that appear to radiate from a single point?

• Meteor showers

• Comets

• Planets

• Stars

Which night sky object is known for its periodic appearance?

• Meteor showers

• Comets

• Planets

• Stars

Which of the following is true about meteor showers?

• They occur when Earth passes through a comet's debris

• They are always visible

• They are planets

• They are stars