Quiz about Chapter 22 Review

Question 1

An astronomical unit is defined as the distance between the

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earth and the sun.

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earth and the moon.

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sun and the moon.

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sun and Mercury.

Question 2

The sun is composed mostly of

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hydrogen.

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helium.

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oxygen.

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sodium.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a part of the solar atmosphere?

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radiative zone

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chromosphere

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prominence

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spicules

Question 4

Of what high-speed particles is the solar wind mostly composed?

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protons and electrons

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neutrons

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muons

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neutrinos

Question 5

Compared to the temperature of the photosphere, the temperature of the corona is

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much higher.

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lower.

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equal.

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higher.

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Which of the following does not belong with the others?

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corona

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core

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radiative zone

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convective zone

Question 7

In what part of the sun are thermonuclear reactions believed to occur?

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core

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radiative zone

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photosphere

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chromosphere

Question 8

Severe solar storms that can disrupt telecommunications on Earth are called

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solar flares.

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solar winds.

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spicules.

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sunspots.

Question 9

Compared to the earth, the average density of the moon is

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less dense.

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the same.

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slightly denser.

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much denser.

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The moon has only a very thin atmosphere because it

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has too little mass.

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is too hot.

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rotates too fast.

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has a large escape velocity.

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What theory states that the earth and the moon both originally solidified from the same cloud of dust?

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accretion theory

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fission theory

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capture theory

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impact theory

Question 12

The distance from the center of the moon to the center of the earth averages about

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384,000 km.

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238,900 km.

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363,300 km.

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405,400 km.

Question 13

How many times does the moon rotate during one revolution around the earth?

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once

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27 1/3 times

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twice

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29 1/2 times

Question 14

During the first half of the lunar month the moon is said to be

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waxing.

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new.

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gibbous.

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waning.

Question 15

In what phase of its cycle must the moon be for a total lunar eclipse to take place?

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full moon

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first quarter

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last quarter

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new moon

Question 16

The solar ________ contains the entire range of electromagnetic waves released by the sun.

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spectrum

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system

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flare

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wind

Question 17

The movement of ________ indicates that the sun is rotating on its axis.

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sunspots

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planets

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stars

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comets

Question 18

The cusps of a crescent moon point _______ from the sun.

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away

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towards

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upwards

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downwards

Question 19

The _______ is the line that divides the illuminated and shadowed sides of the moon.

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terminator (p. 546)

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equator

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horizon

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meridian

Question 20

A solar eclipse occurs when the _______ is between the _______ and the sun.

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moon, earth

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earth, moon

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sun, moon

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earth, sun

Question 21

Which Moon Phase is this?

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B. Waxing Crescent

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A. New Moon

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C. First Quarter

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D. Full Moon

Question 22

Which moon phase is this?

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Waning Gibbous

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New Moon

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First Quarter

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Full Moon

Question 23

Which moon phase is this?

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C. First Quarter

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A. Full Moon

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B. New Moon

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D. Last Quarter

Question 24

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. 46. The radiated energy from the sun travels mostly in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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True

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False

Question 25

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. 47. More than 70 of the naturally occurring elements have been identified in the sun.

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True

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False

Question 26

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. 48. The process of nuclear fission within the sun releases an enormous amount of energy.

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False

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True

Question 27

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. 49. Sunspots usually last no longer than several hours.

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False

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True

Question 28

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. 50. The sun is located in the center of the Milky Way galaxy.

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False

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True

Question 29

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. 51. The back side and the dark side of the moon are the same.

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False

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True

Question 30

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. 52. A full moon always rises at sunset and sets at sunrise.

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True

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False

Question 31

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. 53. The defined lengths of time for the terms day, month, and year vary depending on the perspective from which they are viewed.

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True

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False

Question 32

Decide whether each of the following statements is true or false. Write True or False in the blank. 54. A total solar eclipse is usually longer than a total lunar eclipse.

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False

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True

Question 33

Describe the two types of tides and what causes them.

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Spring tides and neap tides, caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

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High tides and low tides, caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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Diurnal and semidiurnal tides, caused by ocean currents.

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Tidal waves and tsunamis, caused by underwater earthquakes.

Question 34

The sun, the moon, and the earth each have two types of motion. Which of the following correctly describes these motions for each heavenly body?

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The sun rotates on its axis and revolves around the center of the Milky Way galaxy; the moon rotates on its axis and revolves around the earth; the earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun.

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The sun revolves around the earth and rotates on its axis; the moon revolves around the sun and rotates on its axis; the earth revolves around the moon and rotates on its axis.

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The sun rotates on its axis and revolves around the earth; the moon rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun; the earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the moon.

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The sun revolves around the center of the Milky Way galaxy and revolves around the earth; the moon revolves around the sun and rotates on its axis; the earth revolves around the sun and rotates on its axis.

Chapter 22 Review

44 questions

An astronomical unit is defined as the distance between the

The sun is composed mostly of

The sun’s surface exists in what state of matter?

Which of the following is not a part of the solar atmosphere?

Of what high-speed particles is the solar wind mostly composed?

Compared to the temperature of the photosphere, the temperature of the corona is

Which of the following does not belong with the others?

In what part of the sun are thermonuclear reactions believed to occur?

Severe solar storms that can disrupt telecommunications on Earth are called

Compared to the earth, the average density of the moon is

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