Unit 4 Science Test - Astronomy

What makes the sun appear brighter than stars?

• It is the only bright star.

• It is larger than most stars.

• It is hotter than other stars.

• It is nearer to Earth.

How does distance affect a star's brightness?

• Closer stars emit less light.

• Distance does not change brightness.

• Stars appear fainter when distance increases.

• Stars get brighter when far away.

Which of the following best describes the effect of gravitational force on different objects dropped from the same height?

• Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.

• All objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass.

• Only objects made of metal fall.

• Objects will float if they are light enough.

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A force of attraction between any two objects is called ___________.

• static electricity

• rotation

• orbit

• gravity

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If an astronaut is in space far from Earth, what happens to the gravitational force they experience?

• It becomes stronger.

• It disappears completely.

• It becomes weaker but is still present.

• It acts sideways.

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On the side of the Earth facing the moon, Earth water levels ____________.

• increase depending on the phase of the moon

• increase due to gravitational pull

• decrease due to gravitational pull

• decrease depending on the phase of the moon

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Why are shadows longer in the evening?

• Shadows don't change in size.

• There is less light in the evening.

• The sun is lower in the sky.

• The sun is brighter at that time.

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Which time of day has the shortest shadows?

• In the evening as the sun sets.

• At solar noon when the sun is highest.

• Late afternoon when shadows stretch longer.

• In the morning when the sun rises.

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Which season occurs when the Northern Hemisphere tilts towards the sun?

• Spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

• Winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

• Fall in the Northern Hemisphere.

• Summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What causes day and night on Earth?

• Sun's position in the sky

• Earth's orbit around the sun

• Earth's rotation on its axis

• Moon's phases affect light

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