WorksheetsChapter 26: Studying Space
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The spin of a body on its axis is called what?
a)
rotation
b)
revolution
c)
solstice
d)
electromagnetic spectrum
2.
In the orbit of a planet or other body in the solar system, the point that is farthest from the sun is known as what?
a)
equinox
b)
solstice
c)
aphelion
d)
perihelion
3.
What is an instrument that collects electromagnetic radiation from the sky and concentrates it for better observation called?
a)
perihelion
b)
refracting telescope
c)
reflecting telescope
d)
telescope
4.
A collection of stars, dust, and gas bound together by gravity is known as a(n)...
a)
galaxy
b)
perihelion
c)
astronomy
d)
equinox
5.
Which of the following is the moment when the sun appears to cross the celestial equator?
a)
astronomy
b)
equinox
c)
revolution
d)
solstice
6.
A telescope that uses a set of lenses to gather and focus light from distant objects is called a...
a)
perihelion
b)
reflecting telescope
c)
solstice
d)
refracting telescope
7.
What is the point at which the sun is as far north or as far south of the equator as possible called?
a)
perihelion
b)
aphelion
c)
solstice
d)
astronomical unit
8.
In the orbit of a planet or other body in the solar system, the point that is closest to the sun is called what?
a)
astronomy
b)
perihelion
c)
solstice
d)
aphelion
9.
All of the frequencies or wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation is known as what?
a)
revolution
b)
astronomical unit
c)
electromagnetic spectrum
d)
astronomy
10.
The scientific study of the universe is called...
a)
electromagnetic spectrum
b)
galaxy
c)
revolution
d)
astronomy
11.
A telescope that uses a curved mirror to gather and focus light from distant objects is called a _________ telescope.
a)
reflecting
b)
refracting
c)
astronomical
d)
revolution
12.
The average distance between Earth and the sun is a(n)...
a)
astronomical unit
b)
revolution
c)
electromagnetic spectrum
d)
galaxy
13.
The motion of a body that travels around another body in space is called a what?
a)
astronomy
b)
solstice
c)
rotation
d)
revolution
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