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CB_Astronomy_1_10/12

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Imaginary sphere that allows astronomers to map the sky as seen from the Earth

a)

ecliptic

b)

celestial

c)

azimoth

d)

nadir

2.

Path of the Sun that crosses the celestial equator

a)

ecliptic

b)

celestial

c)

azimoth

d)

nadir

3.

The south celestial pole is directly below the Earth's south pole

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The annual path of the Sun always crosses the celestial equator

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Rotation of Earth makes stars appear to move

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Polaris is the brightest star

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The revolution of the Earth causes the phenomenon called a "midnight Sun"

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Stephen and Rachel are best friends. both are born in June, at the same year. Is it possible for Stephen to be born on a summer and Rachel on a winter?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Can't Say

9.

The Philippines lie close to the celestial equator

a)

True

b)

False

c)

It varies

10.

Vernal equinox has more daylight hours than the automnal equinox

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sometimes true