Astronomy Q1 Final Exam Review - Astronomy vs Astrology

Which field uses the study of celestial objects to understand the universe?

• Astrology

• Astronomy

• Alchemy

• Numerology

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Astrology primarily focuses on (a)  

• Scientific research
• Predicting personal traits and futu
• Studying galaxies
• Exploring the moon.

Which of these is a zodiac sign? A) Orion B) Taurus C) Andromeda D) Ursa Major.

• Orion

• Taurus

• Andromeda

• Ursa Major

Which of the following is associated with astrology?

• Telescopes

• Zodiac signs

• Space missions

• Meteor showers

What helps us understand how the universe works?

• Astrology

• Astronomy

• Alchemy

• Magic

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Which of the following is a belief system? A) Astronomy B) Astrology C) Physics D) Chemistry.

• Astronomy

• Astrology

• Physics

• Chemistry

Astrology fails as a scientific hypothesis because

• there is no mechanism or known way that it could possibly work

• it is already known that the stars and planets exert influence on our lives

• there was no understanding of gravity or light at the time astrology was developed

• it is already an accepted scientific theory

In order for an explanation to be considered scientific, it must be based on ______.

• an inference

• a conclusion

• past experience

• evidence

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Branch of science that deals with space and universe

• Astranomy

• Astronomy

• Astoronomy

• Astronomey

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Astronomy is a real science: planets, stars, asteroids, galaxies.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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