Explain the difference between a solstice and equinox.

An equinox occurs when the length of day and night are equal, while a solstice occurs when the length of day and night are different

There is no difference between the two.

A solstice occurs when the length of day and night are equal, while an equinox occurs when the length of day and night are different

States that the universe began as a singularity that became hot and dense enough to cause a cataclysmic explosion.

Evidence to support an expanding universe due to the wavelength of light being stretched

States the universe has always existed and will continue to remain constant.

The phenomenon where light from distant galaxies shifts towards the red end of the spectrum.

A model that explains the large-scale structure of the universe as a result of gravitational interactions.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What best describes the doppler effect?

An apparent change in frequency of a wave due to the relative motion between a wave source and an observer

When sound changes pitch

When light changes color

An apparent change in the amplitude of a wave due to the relative motion between a wave source and an observer.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a star is being observed from Earth and it's light has shifted towards the blue side of the electromagnetic spectrum it would be...

Moving towards the Earth

Moving away from the Earth

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a star is being observed from Earth and it's light has shifted towards the red side of the electromagnetic spectrum it would be...

Moving towards the Earth

Moving away from the Earth

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which discovery(ies) came from our understanding redshift/ blueshift?

The universe is expanding

Most galaxies are moving away from us

Andromeda galaxy will collide with the Milky way in 3.75 billion years

All of the above (and many more)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Hertzsprung-Russel Diagram?

A map which tells the approximate location of stars in the Milky Way galaxy and their distance from Earth.

A table that alphabetically lists stars by name and includes dates of when the star was first charted.

A chart which organizes stars into categories based on the amount of Hydrogen they burn.

A graph used to classify stars according to their luminosity, color, temperature, and stage.

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Which star is considered a supergiant?

Sirius B

Sun

Betelgeuse

Van Maanan's Star

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Which star is considered a main sequence star?

Vega

Betelgeuse

Pollux

Van Maanan's Star

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What best describes the doppler effect?

If a star is being observed from Earth and it's light has shifted towards the blue side of the electromagnetic spectrum it would be...

If a star is being observed from Earth and it's light has shifted towards the red side of the electromagnetic spectrum it would be...

Which discovery(ies) came from our understanding redshift/ blueshift?

What is the Hertzsprung-Russel Diagram?

Which star is considered a supergiant?

Which star is considered a main sequence star?

Felix examined several photos of stars. To compare their temperatures, he looked at the colors of the stars. He organized the photos in order from coolest to hottest. Which of these answers shows the correct order?

What kind of spectrum is this?

What kind of spectrum is this?

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