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WorksheetsAstronomy Final Exam Review
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 51mins
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1.
Earth’s rotation takes about
a)
365 days.
b)
6 months.
c)
24 hours.
d)
1 month.
2.
Day and night are caused by
a)
the tilt of Earth’s axis.
b)
Earth’s revolution around the sun.
c)
eclipses.
d)
Earth’s rotation on its axis.
3.
One complete revolution of Earth around the sun takes about
a)
one rotation.
b)
one rotation.
c)
one year.
d)
one eclipse.
4.
Earth has seasons because
a)
it rotates on its axis.
b)
the distance between Earth and the sun changes.
c)
its axis is tilted as it moves around the sun.
d)
the temperature of the sun changes.
5.
When the north end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun, North America will experience
a)
more indirect rays and shorter days.
b)
more indirect rays and longer days.
c)
more indirect rays and longer days.
d)
more direct rays and longer days.
6.
The phase of the moon you see depends on
a)
where you are on Earth’s surface.
b)
how much of the sunlit side of the moon faces Earth.
c)
how much of the moon’s surface is lit by the Sun.
d)
how much of the moon’s surface is lit by the Sun.
7.
From new moon phase to full moon phase, you see
a)
an increasing amount of the lighted side of the moon.
b)
a decreasing amount of the lighted side of the moon.
c)
the same amount of the lighted side of the moon.
d)
more of the lighted side, then less of the lighted side of the moon.
8.
For a solar eclipse to occur,
a)
the sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.
b)
the moon must be directly between Earth and the sun.
c)
the moon must be at right angles to the Earth and the sun.
d)
the sun must be directly between Earth and the moon.
9.
During what phase of the moon can a lunar eclipse occur?
a)
new moon
b)
first quarter
c)
waxing gibbous
d)
full moon
10.
When are tides highest?
a)
during the moon’s first quarter phase
b)
when the sun, Earth, and the moon are nearly in a line
c)
during the moon’s third quarter phase
d)
when the moon is at a right angle to the sun
11.
Tides are caused mainly by
a)
Earth’s rotation on its axis, which causes water to move.
b)
differences in how much the sun pulls on different parts of Earth.
c)
strong winds blowing water onto coasts.
d)
differences in how much the moon pulls on different parts of Earth.
12.
Maria on the moon’s surface were formed by ancient
a)
oceans.
b)
lava flows.
c)
ice flows.
d)
meteoroid impacts.
13.
Galileo saw that much of the moon’s surface is covered with round pits called
a)
highlands.
b)
seas.
c)
craters.
d)
maria.
14.
How large is the moon compared to Earth?
a)
about the same diameter as Earth
b)
about one-half the diameter of Earth
c)
about one-fourth the diameter of Earth
d)
about one-eighth the diameter of Earth
15.
Scientists think the moon was formed when
a)
a large object struck Earth, and ejected material from the collision combined.
b)
gravitational forces attracted a moon formed elsewhere in space.
c)
meteoroids collected and solidified within the pull of Earth’s gravity.
d)
gases from Earth escaped from the atmosphere and condensed in space.
16.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs when the sun is
a)
at the equator.
b)
farthest south.
c)
farthest north.
d)
closest to Earth.
17.
An equinox occurs when
a)
neither end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward or away from the sun.
b)
the north end of Earth’s axis is tilted away from the sun.
c)
the north end of Earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun.
d)
Earth’s axis is parallel to the sun’s rays.
18.
Because the moon rotates once for each revolution around Earth,
a)
you see some phases more than others.
b)
a different side of the moon faces Earth each day.
c)
you never see the far side of the moon from Earth.
d)
the far side of the moon is visible only during the full moon phase.
19.
The amount of the lighted side of the moon you can see is the same during
a)
new moon and full moon phase.
b)
new moon and first quarter phase.
c)
first quarter and third quarter phase.
d)
full moon and third quarter phase.
20.
You are less likely to see a total solar eclipse than a total lunar eclipse because
a)
the moon’s shadow covers all of Earth during a solar eclipse.
b)
new moon phases occur less often than full moon phases.
c)
only people on the daytime side of Earth can see a solar eclipse.
d)
the moon’s umbra only covers a small area on Earth’s surface.
21.
When do neap tides occur?
a)
at new moon
b)
when the sun’s pull is in the same direction as the moon’s
c)
when the sun’s pull is at right angles to the moon’s
d)
at full moon
22.
The two factors that combine to keep Earth and the moon in their orbits are
a)
gravity and orbital speed.
b)
orbital speed and mass.
c)
mass and inertia.
d)
gravity and inertia.
23.
The tendency of a moving object to continue moving in a straight line or a stationary object to remain in place is called
a)
orbital speed.
b)
mass.
c)
inertia.
d)
gravity.
24.
All objects are attracted to each other by the force of
a)
weight.
b)
mass.
c)
inertia.
d)
gravity.
25.
The strength of the force of gravity depends on
a)
the masses of the objects and their speeds.
b)
the masses of the objects and the distance between them.
c)
the weight of the objects and their speeds.
d)
the masses of the objects and their weights.
26.
The different shapes of the moon seen from Earth are called
a)
eclipses.
b)
penumbras.
c)
umbras.
d)
phases.
27.
The temperature of the moon’s surface varies greatly from day to night because the moon has
a)
maria.
b)
no atmosphere.
c)
many craters.
d)
highlands.
28.
A total solar eclipse is visible from
a)
all over Earth.
b)
only within the moon’s umbra.
c)
only within the moon’s penumbra.
d)
only the dark side of Earth.
29.
During a total lunar eclipse the moon is in Earth’s
a)
corona.
b)
penumbra.
c)
umbra.
d)
orbit.
30.
Where might water be found on the moon?
a)
in the atmosphere
b)
inside moon rocks
c)
near the poles
d)
in the maria
31.
Day and night are caused by Earth’s _______ on its axis.
a)
revolution
b)
rotation
32.
The beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere is marked by the vernal _______.
a)
equinox
b)
solstice
33.
The phases of the moon depend on how much of the ______ side of the moon can be seen from Earth.
a)
lighted
b)
far
34.
A ________ eclipse occurs when the moon moves directly between the sun and Earth.
a)
solar
b)
lunar
35.
A tide with the greatest difference between low and high tides is called a ________ tide.
a)
neap
b)
spring
36.
_____ are flat areas, once flooded with lava, on the moon’s surface.
a)
Maria
b)
Craters
37.
The moon’s average density is _____ the density of Earth’s outer layers.
a)
greater than
b)
similar to
38.
Newton’s ___________ states that every object in the universe attracts every other object.
a)
law of universal gravitation
b)
1st law of motion
c)
2nd law of motion
d)
3rd law of motion
39.
During a _____ eclipse, Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon.
a)
solar
b)
lunar
40.
The moon formed after a planet-sized object collided with _______.
a)
the sun
b)
the Earth
41.
Kepler correctly proposed that the planets orbited the sun in _____ orbits.
a)
spherical
b)
circular
c)
linear
d)
elliptical
42.
The diagram is a model of the solar system. It is a scale model that shows the positions of the Sun and planets as well as the relative distances between them. The relative sizes of the bodies are not represented. What does this model represent well about our solar system?
a)
The model represents the relatives sizes of the planets compared to that of the sun.
b)
The model shows all the objects found in our solar system.
c)
The model includes the major bodies of our solar system; the sun, nine planets and their moons.
d)
The model shows the relative distances between the sun and the planets.
43.
Which of the following is true about the distances between planets?
a)
In general, the distance between planets increases as the distance from the Sun increases.
b)
The distance between any two planets is shorter than the distance between Earth and the Sun.
c)
All distances between planets are equal.
d)
In general, the distance between planets decreases as the distance from the Sun increases.
44.
Which of the following planets would take the longest time to orbit the Sun?
a)
Jupiter
b)
Mercury
c)
Saturn
d)
Earth
45.
Which of the following planets is farthest from the Sun?
a)
Jupiter
b)
Mercury
c)
Neptune
d)
Earth
46.
The planet Venus is similar to Earth in size and is the closest planet to Earth. It is a hard, rocky planet like Earth. No one can live on Venus because it has sulfuric acid clouds and high levels of ______, which traps heat in the atmosphere and causes the temperature on Venus to average about 854°F.
a)
sulfuric acid
b)
oxygen
c)
methane
d)
carbon dioxide
47.
What scientific principle explains why Venus’ surface is so hot?
a)
Convection zone
b)
Greenhouse effect
c)
Nuclear fusion
d)
Prominence
48.
Which of the following planets is larger than Earth?
a)
Mars
b)
Venus
c)
Mercury
d)
none of these
49.
The planet Jupiter is composed of
a)
solid hydrogen and helium ice from the surface to the core.
b)
liquid metals with a thin atmosphere of oxygen gas.
c)
a liquid water core surrounded by a surface of heavy rock.
d)
a small rocky core surrounded by a thick atmosphere of hydrogen and helium.
50.
The atmosphere of _______ is made mostly of nitrogen and oxygen. The atmosphere of _______ is made mostly of hydrogen and helium
a)
Earth; Jupiter
b)
Mars; Earth
c)
Earth; Venus
d)
Saturn; Earth
51.
The planets know as “terrestrial” planets are which?
a)
Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune
b)
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
c)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
d)
Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
52.
The masses of the planets are recorded in the table. From this information, which planets are probably included among the “gas giants”?
a)
Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune
b)
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars
c)
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune
d)
Mars and Earth
53.
Which planet is closest in mass to the size of planet Earth?
a)
Mars
b)
Mercury
c)
Uranus
d)
Venus
54.
The planetary systems of Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are shown. What can be concluded by looking at these images?
a)
Planets with rings cannot also be orbited by moons.
b)
Most planets can support life.
c)
All planets are the exact same size, shape, and color.
d)
Some planets are orbited by moons and rings.
55.
Where does nuclear fusion occur in the Sun?
a)
C
b)
D
c)
E
d)
F
56.
Which letter correctly identifies regions of cooler gases on the Sun?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
57.
On February 17, 2015 this picture was featured on APOD. This image captured the red light coming from hydrogen gas. Which of the Sun’s layers gives us this reddish glow?
a)
Corona
b)
Chromosphere
c)
Photosphere
d)
Convection Zone
58.
Where are most dwarf planets located in the solar system?
a)
Main asteroid belt
b)
Kuiper belt
c)
Oort cloud
d)
solar system
59.
Which of the following is NOT true of comets?
a)
Has a nucleus composed of ice and rock.
b)
The object has an almost round orbit.
c)
Forms tails in the inner solar system.
d)
Orbits the Sun.
60.
Which of the following is NOT true of asteroids?
a)
Mostly located in the Main Asteroid Belt.
b)
Made of rock and metals.
c)
Has a nucleus composed of ice and rock.
d)
Orbits the Sun.
61.
Temperatures on Mars are generally cooler than on Earth. The atmosphere of Mars is much thinner than Earth's and is composed mainly of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and argon. Which of the following is a reason that Mars cannot support human life?
a)
The atmosphere on Mars cannot support human life because it contains argon.
b)
Temperatures on Mars are too cold for humans to survive.
c)
The atmosphere on Mars cannot support human life because it contains a high amount of
carbon dioxide.
carbon dioxide.
d)
The atmosphere on Mars cannot support human life because it does not contain abundant carbon monoxide.
62.
Which of the following is NOT a "Goldilocks" condition?
a)
Contains abundant ¡SPONCH!
b)
Has a suitable temperature.
c)
Presence of liquid water.
d)
An atmosphere of mostly oxygen and carbon dioxide.
63.
Which mission studies the Sun?
a)
Kepler Space telescope
b)
SOHO
c)
Hubble Space Telescope
d)
Curiosity
64.
Which mission is a rover that studies the surface of Mars?
a)
New Horizons
b)
SOHO
c)
Hubble Space Telescope
d)
Curiosity
65.
Which is a mission that has visited Pluto and will study additional dwarfs planets?
a)
New Horizons
b)
SOHO
c)
Hubble Space Telescope
d)
Curiosity
66.
Which form a electromagnetic radiation (imaged here) helped support the Big Bang Theory?
a)
Microwave
b)
Infrared
c)
Ultraviolet
d)
Gamma
67.
The image was taken by the Hubble Space Telescope. It shows stars forming out of an enormous cloud of gas and dust. What causes stars to form out of such gas clouds?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Heat from starlight
c)
Spaghettification
d)
Gravity
68.
The table describes the properties of several stars. Judging from the information in the table, which of these stars is least likely to be categorized as a supergiant?
a)
Sun
b)
Pollux
c)
Sirius A
d)
Betelgeuse
69.
What tool is commonly used to help see more details about the universe?
a)
Periscope
b)
Stethoscope
c)
Microscope
d)
Telescope
70.
The image below shows a picture of a spiral galaxy that was taken from Earth in 1995. The closest spiral galaxy, Andromeda, is 2.2 million light-years away. How does the image, at the time it was taken, compare with how the galaxy actually looked at that same time?
a)
The image shows how the galaxy looked a few moments before the picture was taken.
b)
The image shows how the galaxy looked a long time ago.
c)
The image shows how the galaxy looked at that exact moment in time.
d)
The image shows how the galaxy will look many years from now.
71.
Which star is a main sequence star?
a)
Aldebaran
b)
Sirius B
c)
Polaris
d)
Vega
72.
Which star is a white dwarf?
a)
Aldebaran
b)
Sirius B
c)
Polaris
d)
Naos
73.
Which star is most likely to produce a supernova?
a)
Aldebaran
b)
Sirius B
c)
Polaris
d)
Naos
74.
Which star has a spectral class of F?
a)
Aldebaran
b)
Polaris
c)
Vega
d)
Naos
75.
Which star is the hottest?
a)
Aldebaran
b)
Sirius B
c)
Vega
d)
Naos
76.
Which star is the same type as Vega?
a)
Aldebaran
b)
Sirius
c)
Polaris
d)
Naos
77.
Which stars are the oldest?
a)
Main Sequence
b)
White dwarf
c)
Supergiant
d)
Red Giant
78.
As the Sun ages, what type of star will it become next?
a)
Main Sequence
b)
White Dwarf
c)
Red Giant
d)
Red Dwarf
79.
When the Sun nears the end of its life-cycle it will eventually form a:
a)
Main Sequence
b)
White Dwarf
c)
Red Giant
d)
Red Dwarf
80.
Which stars will likely have the shortest life-span?
a)
White Dwarf
b)
Red Giant
c)
Red Dwarf
d)
Blue Supergiant
81.
A light-year is a unit used to measure
a)
Time
b)
Distance
c)
Mass
d)
Density
82.
What shape is the Milky Way galaxy?
a)
Elliptical
b)
Spiral
c)
Irregular
d)
Barred spiral
83.
Approximately how old do scientists estimate the universe to be?
a)
4.6 billion yeards
b)
10 billion years
c)
13.7 billion years
d)
26 billion years
84.
Which galaxy is most likely the oldest?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
85.
Which galaxy is probably the youngest?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
86.
Which galaxy pictured is a true spiral?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
87.
Which galaxy pictured above is irregular?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
88.
True or False: Most stars exist as binary stars or star clusters
a)
True
b)
False
89.
What is this object?
a)
Binary Star System
b)
Multiple Star System
c)
Open cluster
d)
Globular Cluster
90.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an Open Cluster?
a)
Contains 10 - 1,000 stars.
b)
Contains many dim red stars.
c)
Contains many bright blue young stars.
d)
Contains stars of similar age.
91.
How many stars does a Globular Cluster contain?
a)
1,000 - 10,000
b)
10,000 - 1,000,000
c)
2 - 10
d)
10 - 1,000
92.
Which type of cluster is older?
a)
Open Cluster
b)
Globular Cluster
93.
The star Antares has a mass of 3.08 x 1031 kg. How might this star be classified?
a)
Supergiant
b)
White Dwarf
c)
Main Sequence
d)
Red Dwarf
94.
How does the distance between the planet Earth and the Sun compare with the distances between the planet Earth and other stars?
a)
The other stars are many thousands of times closer to Earth than the Sun.
b)
About half of the other stars are closer to Earth than the Sun.
c)
The Sun is many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star.
d)
The Sun and all the other stars are the same distance from Earth.
95.
Which of the following statements are NOT true about this image?
a)
Hubble Space Telescope was used to produce the image.
b)
Most of the objects are galaxies.
c)
The image represents all known galaxies in the universe.
d)
The image was taken in Visible light.
96.
How is the Sun classified?
a)
G2V
b)
O3I
c)
K1V
d)
A2III
97.
Which of the following best estimates the number of galaxies in the universe?
a)
Billions
b)
Millions
c)
Hundreds
d)
Thousands
98.
Stellar Evolution: which the is FIRST stage in stellar evolution?
a)
The star begins to exhaust its hydrogen fuel, its core collapses and heats up; the outer layers of gases to expand and cool.
b)
Outer layer of gases dissipate into space. The remaining core, that is dense and hot, forms a white dwarf.
c)
A nebula, which contains large amounts of hydrogen, begins to collapse due to gravitational forces.
d)
A main sequence star, burning Hydrogen fuel at its core, remains stable for billions of years.
99.
Stellar Evolution: which the is LAST stage in the stellar evolution of a star like our sun?
a)
The star begins to exhaust its hydrogen fuel, its core collapses and heats up; the outer layers of gases to expand and cool.
b)
Outer layer of gases dissipate into space. The remaining core, that is dense and hot, forms a white dwarf.
c)
A nebula, which contains large amounts of hydrogen, begins to collapse due to gravitational forces.
d)
A main sequence star, burning Hydrogen fuel at its core, remains stable for billions of years.
100.
Our Cosmic Address: Which is the correct order?
a)
Milky Way, Solar System, Local Group, Universe
b)
Solar System, Milky Way, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster, Universe
c)
Local Groups, Solar System, Milky Way, Virgo Supercluster, Universe
d)
Solar System, Local Group, Milky way, Virgo Supercluster, Universe
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