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Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An Astronomical Unit =

a)

149,597,870.691

b)

149,597,860.691

c)

149,597,870.671

d)

149,537,870.691

2.

True or False, an axis is an imaginary straight line on which an object rotates.

a)

truee

b)

false

c)

tru

d)

true

e)

flsee

3.

The Aurora Borealis is called

a)

Norhern Lights

b)

Northern Lights

c)

Northern midevel castels in the we Stock in jeffsie land

d)

ChIna

4.

A crater formed by an explosion is a

a)

Caldera

b)

Caldera

c)

Caldera

d)

Caldera

e)

Caldera

5.

A Celestial pole is a...

a)

Two imaginary points in the sky directly above the Earth’s north and south poles, that intersects the imaginary sphere of stars called the celestial sphere. Polaris (the North Star) is about 7 degree from the north celestial pole.

b)

Two points in the sky directly above the Earth’s north and south poles, that the imaginary of stars called the celestial sphere. Polaris (the North Star) is about 7 degree from the north celestial pole.

c)

Two imaginary points in the sky directly above the Earth’s north and south poles, that intersects the imaginary sphere of stars called the celestial sphere. Polaris

d)

Two imaginary points in the sky directly above the Earth’s north and south poles, that intersects the imaginary sphere of stars called the celestial sphere. Polaris (the North Star) is about 7 degree from the north celestial pole.Two imaginary points in the sky directly above the Earth’s north and south poles, that intersects the imaginary sphere of stars called the celestial sphere. Polaris (the North Star) is about 7 degree from the north celestial pole.Two imaginary points in the sky directly above the Earth’s north and south poles, that intersects the imaginary sphere of stars called the celestial sphere. Polaris (the North Star) is about 7 degree from the north celestial pole.Two imaginary points in the sky directly above the Earth’s north and south poles, that intersects the imaginary sphere of stars called the celestial sphere. Polaris (the North Star) is about 7 degree from the north celestial pole.

6.

A Celestial Sphere is a...

a)

An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers describe where objects are found in the sky.

b)

An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers describe where objects are found in the sky.An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers describe where found in the sky.An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers describe where objects are found in the sky.

c)

An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers .

d)

An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers descibe where objects are found in the sky.An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers descibe where objects are found in the sky.An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers descibe where objects are found in the sky.An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers descibe where objects are found in the sky.An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers descibe where objects are found in the sky.An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers descibe where objects are found in the sky.An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers descibe where objects are found in the sky.An imaginary sphere surrounding Earth. It is used to help astronomers descibe where objects are found in the sky.

7.

CHASMA IS a....

a)

Crater

b)

Canyon

c)

A piece of garbage

d)

Chicken noodle sooop

8.

A star which never sets, but can be viewed year round is...

a)

Circumpolar star

b)

Chromosphere

c)

Conjuction

9.

A conjuction is a ...

a)

An inferior planet is said to be "in inferior conjunction" when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun. It is "in superior conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet is "in conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet obviously cannot have an inferior conjunction.

b)

An inferior planet is said to be "in inferior conjunction" when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun. It is "in superior conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet is "in co\An inferior planet is said to be "in inferior conjunction" when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun. It is "in superior conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet is "in conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet obviween the Earth and the Sun. It is "in superior conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet is "in conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet obviously cannot have an inferior conjunction.

c)

An inferior planet is said to be "in inferior conjunction" when it is directly planet is "in conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet obviously cannot have an inferior conjunction.An inferior planet is said to be "in inferior conjunction" when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun. It is "in superior conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet is "in conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet obviously cannot have an inferior conjunction.

d)

An inferior planet is said to be "in inferior conjunction" when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun. It is "in superior conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet is "in conjuncAn inferior planet is said to be "in inferior conjunction" when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun. It is "in superior conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet is "in conjunction" when it is on ths on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet obviously cannot have an inferior conjunction.An inferior planet is said to be "in inferior conjunction" when it is directly between the Earth and the Sun. It is "in superior conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet is "in conjunction" when it is on the opposite side of the Sun from the Earth. A superior planet obviously cannot have an inferior conjunction.tion" when it is on the opposite side of the Suave an inferior conjunction.

10.

True or false

a)

FAlsee

b)

False

c)

TRUE

d)

THis is the wright onee

11.

true or true convection – Fluid circulation driven by temperature gradients in the presence of gravity.

a)

Tru

b)

True

c)

truuuuuue

d)

You're wrong

12.

What is a corona?

a)

The “crown”, or uppermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere that lies above the chromosphere. It is visible during a total solar eclipse as a white crown with plasma streaming outward, forming the points of the crown. Characterized by low densities and high temperatures (over a million degrees K).

b)

The “crown”, or uppermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere that lies above the chromosphere. It is visible during a total solar eclipse as a white crown with plasma streaming outward, forming the points of the crown. Characterized by low densities and high temperatures (over a millione the chromosphere. It is visible during a total solar eclipse as a white crown with plasma streaming outward, forming the points of the crown. Characterized by low densities and high temperatures (over a million degrees K).

c)

The “crown”, or uppermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere that lies above the chromosphere. It is visible during a total solar eclipse as a white crown we the chromosphere. It is visible during a total solar eclipse as a white crown with plasma streaming outward, forming the points of the crown. Characterized by low densities and high temperatures (over a million degrees K). The “crown”, or uppermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere that lies above the chromosphere. It is visible during a total solar eclipse as a white crown with plasma streaming outward, forming the points of the crown. Characterized by low densities and high temperatures (over a million degrees K). The “crown”, or uppermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere that lies above the chromosphere. It is visible during a total solar eclipse as a white crown with plasma streaming outward, forming the points of the crown. Characterized by low densities and high temperatures (over a million degrees K).

d)

The “crown”, or uppermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere that lies above the chromosphere. It is visible during a total solar eclipse as a white crown with plasma streaming outward, forming the points of the crown. Characterized by low densities and high temperatures (over a million degrees K). The “crown”, or uppermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere that lies above the chromosphere. It is visible during a totalh plasma streaming outward, forming the points of the crown. Characterized by low densities and high temperatures (over a million degrees K). The “crown”, or uppermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere that lies above the chromosphere. It is visible during a total solar eclipse as a white crown with plasma streaming outward, forming the points of the crown. Characterized by low densities and high temperatures (over a million degrees K). The “crown”, or uppermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere that lies above the chromosphere. It is visible during a total solar eclipse as a white crown with plasma streaming outward, forming the points of the crown. Characterized by low densities and high temperatures (over a million degrees K). The “crown”, or uppermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere that lies above the chromosphere. It is visible during a total solar eclipse as a white crown with plasma streaming outward, forming the points of the crown. Characterized by low densities and high temperatures (over a million degrees K).

13.

Cosmic rays are...

a)

- Extremely energetic charged particles (protons or atomic nuclei) that reach the Earth from outer space.

b)

- Extremely energetic charged particles (protons or atomic nuclei) that reach the Earth from outer space.- Extremely energr atomic nuclei) that reach the Earth from outer space.

c)

- Extremely energetic charged particles (protons or atomic nuclei) that reach the Earth from outer space.- Extremely energetic charged particles (protons or atomic nuclei) that reach the Earth from outer space.- Exthe Earth from outer space.- Extremely energetic charged particles (protons or atomic nuclei) that reach the Earth from outer space.

d)

- Extremely energetic charged particles (protons or atomic nuclei) that reach the Earth from outer space.- Extremely energetic charged particles (protons or atomic nuclei) that reach the Earth from outer space.- Extremelycles (protons or atomic nuclei) that reach the Earth from outer space.

14.

True or false, a crater is a - Bowl-shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite

a)

Tru

b)

False

c)

fase

d)

true

15.

true or false, Differential rotation is Seen when different parts of a rotating body move at different speeds. For example, the Sun and Jupiter rotate faster at the equator than at their poles.

a)

True

b)

true

c)

cierto

d)

verdade

16.

Direct rotation is...

a)

direct rotation or orbit - Motion in a counterclockwise direction when viewed looking down from above the north pole of the primary; also called “prograde” motion; the opposite of retrograde.

b)

direct rotation or orbit - Motion in a counterclockwise direction when viewed looking doockwise direction when viewed looking down from above the north pole of the primary; also called “prograde” motion; the opposite of retrograde.

c)

direct rotation or orbit - Motion in a counterclockwise direction when viewed looking down fr primary; also called “prograde” motion; the opposite of retrograde.

d)

direct rotation or orbit - Motion in a counterclockwise direction when viewed looking down from above the north pole of the primary; also called “prograde” motion; the opposite of retrograde. direct rotation or orbit - Motion in a counterclockwise direction when viewed looking down from above the north pole of the primary; also called “prograde” motion; the opposite of retrograde. direct rotation or orbit - Motion inalso called “prograde” motion; the opposite of retrograde. direct rotation or orbit - Motion in a counterclockwise direction when viewed looking down from above the north pole of the primary; also called “prograde” motion; the opposite of retrograde. direct rotation or orbit - Motion in a counterclockwise direction when viewed looking down from above the north pole of the primary; also called “prograde” motion; the opposite of retrograde. direct rotation or orbit - Motion in a counterclockwise direction when viewed looking down from above the north pole of the primary; also called “prograde” motion; the opposite of retrograde. direct rotation or orbit - Motion in a counterclockwise direction when viewed looking down from above the north pole of the primary; also called “prograde” motion; the opposite of retrograde.

17.

disk is....

a)

- when talking a The visible surface of the Sun (or any heavenly body) projected against the sky.

b)

- when talking about a sun or planet: The visible surface of thy) projected against the sky. - when talking about a sun or planet: The visible surface of the Sun (or any heavenly body) projected against the sky.

c)

- when talking about a sun or planet: The visible surface of the Sun (or any heavenly body) projected against the sky.

18.

true or false, Eccentricity is The degree to which an orbit is elliptical rather than circular

a)

true

b)

false

19.

eclipse is a...

a)

eclipse – When our view of one object in the sky is blocked or partially blocked by either another object or the Earth’s shadow.

b)

eclipse – When our view of one object in the sky is blocked or partially blocked by either another object or the Earth’s shadow.

c)

eclipse – When our view of one object in the sky is blocked or partially blocked by either another object or the Earth’s shadow.

d)

eclipse – When our view of one object in the sky is blocked or partially blocked by either another object or the Earth’s shadow.

20.

true or false, Johannes Kepler first discovered that the orbits of the planets are eclipses

a)

true

b)

false

21.

A filament is a ...

a)

- A strand of cool gas suspended over the Sun’s photosphere by magnetic fields, which appears dark as seen against the Solar disk. A filament above the limb of the Sun seen against the dark sky is called a prominence.

b)

- A strand of cool gas suspended over the Sun’s photosphere by m.

c)

- A strand of cool gas suspended over the Sun’s photosphere by magnetic fields, which appears dark as seen against the Solar disk. A filament above the limb of the Sun seen against the dark sky is called a prominence. - A strand of cool gas suspended over the Sun’s photospherephere by magnetic fields, which appears dark as seen against the Solar disk. A filament above the limb of the Sun seen against the dark sky is called a prominence. - A strand of cool gas suspended over the Sun’s photosphere by magnetic fields, which appears dark as seen against the Solar disk. A filament above the limb of the Sun seen against the dark sky is called a prominence.

d)

- A strand of cool gas suspended over the Sun’s photosphere by magnetic fields, which appears dark as seen against the Solar disk. A filament above the limb of the Sun seen against the dark sky is called a promy magnetic fields, which appears dark as seen against the Solar disk. A filament above the limb of the Sun seen against the dark sky is called a prominence. - A strand of cool gas suspended over the Sun’s photosphere by magnetic fields, which appears dark as seen against the Solar disk. A filament above the limb of the Sun seen against the dark sky is called a prominence. - A strand of cool gas suspended over the Sun’s photosphere by magnetic fields, which appears dark as seen against the Solar disk. A filament above the limb of the Sun seen against the dark sky is called a prominence.

22.

yes or no, gibbous – when the moon is more than half full, but less than completely full.

a)

yess

b)

nooo

c)

yes

d)

no

23.

The Greenhouse Effect is when...

a)

- Increase in temperature caused when incoming solar radiation is passed but outgoing thermal radiation is blocked by the atmosphere (carbon dioxide and water vapor are the major factors). Very important on Venus and Earth.

b)

- Increase in temperature caused when incoming solar radiation is passed but outgoing thermal radiation is blocked by the atmosphere (carbon dioxide and water vapor are the major factors). Very important on Venus and Earth.

c)

- Increase in temperature caused when incoming solar radiation is passed but outgoing thermal radiation is blocked by the atmosphere (carbon dioxide and water vapor are the major factors). Very important on Venus and Earth.

d)

- Increase in temperature caused when incoming solar radiation is passed but outgoing thermal radiation is blocked by the atmosphere (carbon dioxide and water vapor are the major factors). Very important on Venus and Earth.

24.

yes or no, The horizon is The great square midway between zenith and nadir.

a)

yes

b)

no

c)

noo

d)

yessh

25.

The____________ of a planet's orbit is the angle between the plane of its orbit and the ecliptic

a)

Inclinatin

b)

Inclintion

c)

Inclination

d)

inheaterbyefart

26.

Labyrinthus is...

a)

An intersecting valley

b)

An intersecting valley complex

27.

the distance of a light year is...

a)

9 trillion years

b)

9 billion years

c)

9.5 trillion years

d)

9.5 million years

28.

magnitude is...

a)

- The degree of brightness of a celestial body designated on a numerical scale, on which the brightest star has magnitude -1.4 and the faintest starsX brighter than the next lower magnitude. The Sun is magnitude -25 and thnitude -1.4 and the faintest stars visible to the naked eye have magnitude 6. Each magnitude is about 2.5X brighter than the next lower magnitude. The Sun is magnitude -25 and the Moon is magnitude -12.7.

b)

- The degree of brightness of a celestial body designated on a numerical scale, on which the brightest star has magnitude -1.4 and the faintest stars visible to the naked eye have magnitude 6. Each magnitude is about 2.5X brighter than the next lower magnitude. The Sun is magnitude -25 and the Moon is magnitude -12.7.

c)

- The degree of brightness of a celestial body designated on a numerical scale, on which the brightest star has magnitude -1.4 and the faintest stars visible to the naked eye have magnitude 6. Each magnitude is ye have magnitude 6. Each magnitude is about 2.5X brighter than the next lower magnitude. The Sun is magnitude -25 and the Moon is magnitude -12.7. - The degree of brightness of a celestial body designated on a numerical scale, on which the brightest star has magnitude -1.4 and the faintest stars visible to the naked eye have magnitude 6. Each magnitude is about 2.5X brighter than the next lower magnitude. The Sun is magnitude -25 and the Moon is magnitude -12.7.

d)

- The degree of brightness of a celestial body designated on a numerical scale, on which the brightest star has magnitude -1.4 and the faintest stars visible to the naked eye have magnitude 6. Each magnitude is about 2.5X brighter than the next lower magnitude. The Sun is magnitude -25 and the Moon is magnitude -12.7. - The degree of brightne numerical scale, on which the brightest star has magnitude -1.4 and the faintest stars visible to the naked eye have magnitude 6. Each magnitude is about 2.5X brighter than the next lower magnitude. The Sun is magnitude -25 and the Moon is magnitude -12.7.

29.

mons=

a)

valley

b)

garbage

c)

mountain

d)

fortnite

30.

is this true, an opposition is A superior planet is said to be "in opposition" when it is directly on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun. This is generally the closest it comes to the Earth and the time at which it appears largest in a telescope

a)

yes

b)

maybe

c)

probably

d)

yo wht yu do jing

31.

a promonience is - A strand of relatively cool gas that protrudes outward from the limb of the Sun, and appears bright against the blackness of space. When seen within the solar disk, it appears as a dark line and is called a filament.

a)

true

b)

fale

c)

ya

d)

for sure dude

32.

Is this true, rotation is –“to spin” When a planet or moon spins on its axis. Earth completes one rotation every 1 hours

a)

true

b)

false

c)

false

d)

wrong

e)

totally true

33.

Is this true, a solstice happens twice a month

a)

false

b)

true

c)

wrong right

d)

right wrong

34.

Speed of light =

a)

300,000,000.0 meters/second

b)

398,340,219 meters/second

c)

230,000,000,000 meters/second

d)

300,000,300,000,000 meters/second

35.

A sunspot is A region on the Sun's photosphere with strong magnetic fields that are cooler, and thus darker, than the surrounding region.

a)

true

b)

right

c)

wrong for sure

d)

yes

e)

no

36.

Terminatior=

a)

- The dividing line between the illuminated and the un-illuminated part of the moon's or a planet's disk. The line between day and night.

b)

- The dividing line between the illuminated and the unilluminated part of t part of the moon's or a planet's disk. The line between day and night.

c)

- The dividing line between the illuminated and the unilluminated part of the moon's or a planet's disk. The line between day and night.- Theiding line between the illuminated and the unilluminated part of the moon's or a planet's disk. The line between day and night.

d)

- The dividing line between the illuminated and the unilluminated part of the moon's or a planet's disk. The line between day and night.- The d

37.

terra =

a)

sun

b)

earth

c)

stars

d)

moon

38.

Umbra is...

a)

the lightest part of shadow

b)

the darkest part of saturn

c)

the darkest part of shadow

d)

the lightest part of shadow

39.

vallis=

a)

Sinuous valley

b)

Sinuous valley

c)

Sinuous valley

d)

Sinuous valley

40.

Zenith=

a)

A point on the celestial sphere that is directly over our heads at a given moment. (Opposite of “nadir”)

b)

A point on the celestial sphere that is directly over our heads at a given moment. our heads at a given moment. (Opposite of “nadir”)

c)

A point on the celestial sphere that is directly over our heads at a given moment. (Opposite of “nan the celestial sphere that is directly over our heads at a given moment. (Opposite of “nadir”)

d)

A point on the celestial sphere that is directly over our heads at a given moment. (Opposite of “nadir”)A point on the celestial sphere that is directly over our heads at a given moment. (Opposite of “nadir”)A point on the celestial sphere that isat is directly over our heads at a given moment. (Opposite of “nadir”)A point on the celestial sphere that is directly over our heads at a given moment. (Opposite of “nadir”)