Astronomy Unit 1

Astronomy Unit 1

9th - 12th Grade

46 Qs

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Astronomy Unit 1

Astronomy Unit 1

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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Nicholas Kyriakakis

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46 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the imaginary sphere that represents the sky as seen from Earth called?
Celestial Sphere
Ecliptic Plane
Horizon
Zenith
Meridian

Answer explanation

Explanation for the answer (optional)

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who proposed the heliocentric model of the solar system in the 16th century?
Ptolemy
Copernicus
Galileo
Kepler
Newton

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Kepler's First Law of planetary motion?
Planets move in circular orbits around the Sun
Planets sweep out equal areas in equal times
Planets orbit the Sun in elliptical paths with the Sun at one focus
The square of a planet's orbital period is proportional to the cube of its semi-major axis
Gravitational force depends on masses and distance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of Newton's Laws of Motion?
An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon
Force equals mass times acceleration
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
The orbit of a planet is an ellipse with the Sun at one focus
None of the above

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which astronomer compiled extensive and precise planetary observations that were later used by Kepler?
Tycho Brahe
Ptolemy
Copernicus
Galileo
Newton

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did ancient civilizations use constellations?
To navigate and tell the seasons
For artistic inspiration only
As a means to predict weather patterns
To determine the distance to stars
As entertainment during festivals

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following did Galileo NOT observe with his telescope?
Moons orbiting Jupiter
Phases of Venus
Sunspots on the Sun
Craters on the Moon
The planet Neptune

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