Exploring Celestial Navigation and History

Exploring Celestial Navigation and History

12th Grade

10 Qs

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Exploring Celestial Navigation and History

Exploring Celestial Navigation and History

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is often referred to as the "father of modern observational astronomy" for his use of the telescope to study celestial bodies?

Isaac Newton

Galileo Galilei

Johannes Kepler

Nicolaus Copernicus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient civilization is credited with creating one of the earliest known star catalogs?

The Egyptians

The Greeks

The Babylonians

The Chinese

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have constellations historically been used by sailors?

To predict weather patterns

To navigate and determine their position at sea

To communicate with other ships

To measure time

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the equatorial coordinate system in astronomy?

To measure the distance between stars

To locate celestial objects in the sky

To predict solar eclipses

To determine the age of celestial bodies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes the difference between the equatorial coordinate system and Earth's latitude and longitude system?

The equatorial system is used for celestial objects, while latitude and longitude are used for locations on Earth.

The equatorial system measures time, while latitude and longitude measure distance.

The equatorial system is based on the Sun's position, while latitude and longitude are based on the Moon's position.

The equatorial system is used for navigation, while latitude and longitude are used for weather prediction.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a component of the equatorial coordinate system?

Latitude

Longitude

Right Ascension

Altitude

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the constellation Orion in ancient cultures?

It was used to mark the beginning of the harvest season.

It was associated with the god of war.

It was used to predict the flooding of the Nile.

It was a symbol of peace and prosperity.

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