What causes moon phases to change?

the position of the sun, moon, and Earth

Earth's shadow on the surface of the moon

Amount of light given off, emitted, by the moon

What would occur if Earth's axis wasn't tilted?

Seasons would significantly change.

Day and night would no longer occur.

Summers would be hotter and winters would be colder.

What are the two moon phases that cause this type of tide?

1st quarter moon & 3rd/last quarter moon

new moon & 3rd/last quarter moon

Tides are caused by ___________ & ______________

gravitational pull of moon and rotation of the Earth

gravitational pull of the moon and rotation of the moon

Earth's revolution around the sun and gravity

magnetic force and rotation of the Earth

Which of the following is true about our sun and the galaxy that it’s a part of?

Our sun is in the outer arm of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Our sun is in the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, and all the other stars orbit around it.

Our sun is in the center of the Andromeda Galaxy.

Our sun is in the outer arm of the Andromeda Galaxy.

Why are warm ocean currents critical in the development of tropical cyclones?

They provide heat and moisture, which are essential for cyclone formation.

They cool the atmosphere, causing stable weather patterns.

They create wind shear that prevents storms from forming.

They allow cold air to sink rapidly, triggering storms.

How do meteorologists classify a storm as a hurricane, typhoon, or cyclone?

By the amount of rainfall it produces

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which category of stars are the dimmest?

A

B

C

D

E

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which category of stars are the hottest?

D

B

E

What is the graph that shows the relations between a star's surface temperature and absolute magnitude?

H-R Diagram

Star Cluster Map

Einstein's Diagram

Newton's Chart of Stars

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Hertzprung Russell Diagram consists of two axis that are labelled...

Luminosity and Size

Luminosity and Temperature

Luminosity and Age

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the diagram given, what happens as we move to the left?

Stars Get Larger

Stars get Colder

Stars get hotter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What else does the H-R Diagram tell us besides the luminosity and temperature?

Color and size

Location and distance from Earth

Constellation structures

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following star types is LEAST BRIGHT?

Supergiant

Giant

Main Sequence

White Dwarf

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35 questions

Which category of stars are the dimmest?

Which category of stars are the hottest?

What is the graph that shows the relations between a star's surface temperature and absolute magnitude?

The Hertzprung Russell Diagram consists of two axis that are labelled...

In the diagram given, what happens as we move to the left?

What else does the H-R Diagram tell us besides the luminosity and temperature?

Which of the following star types is LEAST BRIGHT?

Which of the following star types is the BRIGHTEST?

How much time passes between Position "a" and Position "g"

Which moon phase is when you can't see the moon at all?

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