Test Review for Astronomy

What is a star?

• A large object that orbits a star.

• A luminous ball of gas, mostly hydrogen and helium, held together by its own gravity.

• A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust.

• A piece of rock or other matter from space.

Which of the following is a planet?

• A large object that orbits a star.

• A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust.

• A moon, planet or machine that orbits a planet or star.

• A small, rocky object that orbits the Sun.

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What is a comet?

• A luminous ball of gas, mostly hydrogen and helium.

• A piece of rock or other matter from space.

• A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust, and, when near the sun, a 'tail' of gas and dust particles pointing away from the sun.

• A small, rocky object that orbits the Sun.

What is an asteroid?

• A large object that orbits a star.

• A luminous ball of gas, mostly hydrogen and helium.

• A small, rocky object that orbits the Sun.

• A moon, planet or machine that orbits a planet or star.

What is a satellite?

• A large object that orbits a star.

• A moon, planet or machine that orbits a planet or star.

• A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust.

• A piece of rock or other matter from space.

What is the purpose of using a scale in models of the solar system?

• To make the model look more colorful.

• To accurately represent the distances and sizes in a manageable way.

• To make the model more expensive.

• To confuse the viewers.

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In which location would a new moon take place?

• A

• C

• E

• G

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In which location would a first quarter moon take place?

• B

• C

• F

• H

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In which location would a lunar eclipse be possible?

• B

• E

• F

• H

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In which location would a solar eclipse be possible?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D

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