
Celestial Coordinates and Map Distortion
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Physics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of taking pictures of the sky from both the North and South Poles?
To observe the Sun's movement
To measure the Earth's rotation
To create a complete picture of the Universe for today
To capture the entire Universe in one image
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two axes used in the celestial coordinate system?
Right Ascension and Declination
X-axis and Y-axis
Latitude and Longitude
Altitude and Azimuth
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is right ascension measured?
In kilometers
In hours
In degrees
In light-years
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the declination of a point directly overhead at the Earth's equator?
180 degrees
90 degrees
0 degrees
-90 degrees
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is a 3D view of the sky not practical for locating objects?
It is too complex to understand
It requires advanced technology
It is difficult to visualize
It cannot be flattened into a 2D map
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the appearance of objects at the top and bottom of a flat map?
They appear further apart than they are
They appear closer together than they are
They appear smaller than they are
They appear larger than they are
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common misconception about Antarctica on flat maps?
It is larger than it appears
It is not shown on most maps
It is smaller than it appears
It is located at the equator
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