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WorksheetsAstronomy Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Class
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1.
Which of the following phenomena would be associated with the Big Bang Theory?
a)
The universe began in a hot dense state
b)
The universe is contracting
c)
The universe began as a cool massive star
d)
peanut butter
2.
The age of the Universe is thought to be 15 billion years, the age of the Solar system is thought to be 5 billion years. This would indicate that
a)
our solar system is a third or fourth generation solar system
b)
our solar system began somewhere else and migrated
c)
the time measurement system used to determine age of solar systems is flawed
d)
our solar system is comprised of material unique to our celestial neighborhood
3.
The major reason the inner planets have smaller levels of Helium and Hydrogen is —
a)
the Sun’s energy burns off the lighter gases
b)
the inner planets are composed of a gaseous exterior
c)
the Earth’s gravity holds the lighter elements
d)
the outer planets have lower specific gravity
4.
The one compound in the Earth’s atmosphere which can be present in three states and is unique in the solar system is —
a)
water
b)
ozone
c)
carbon monoxide
d)
carbon dioxide
5.
Which statement concerning the sun's creation of energy is correct?
a)
The sun produces energy through nuclear fusion of hydrogen to helium.
b)
The sun produces energy through nuclear fission between helium and oxygen.
c)
Nuclear fission of helium to hydrogen produces the sun's energy.
d)
Helium is fused to oxygen through nuclear fusion to produce the sun's energy.
6.
Which space exploration device has provided the best understanding of the universe?
a)
Hubble Space Telescope
b)
Viking-2
c)
Sputnik
d)
Keyhole-9
7.
The Big Bang is considered a theory because--
a)
it offers an explanation for observed patterns in nature
b)
it provides a tentative account for a set of facts
c)
it predicts future events within the universe
d)
it provides photographic evidence of a historical event
8.
The motion of the Sun across the daytime sky is best explained by the —
a)
rotation of the Earth on its axis
b)
the revolution of the Sun around the Earth
c)
the revolution of the Earth around the Sun
d)
the rotation of the Sun on its axis
9.
How many high tides does Virginia experience each day?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
1
10.
What causes the United States to experience warm temperatures during the summer months?
a)
The northern hemisphere of the Earth is tilted towards the Sun.
b)
The southern hemisphere of the Earth is tilted towards the Sun.
c)
The Earth is positioned at the closest distance to the Sun.
d)
The moon is positioned in between the Earth and Sun.
11.
Why does a comet’s tail always face away from the sun?
a)
The solar wind pushes it away from the Sun.
b)
It always points toward the Sun.
c)
The Earth’s magnetic field creates it.
d)
Its tail is not affected by the Sun.
12.
The two most abundant elements in the universe are
a)
hydrogen and helium
b)
helium and oxygen
c)
iron and nickel
d)
Potassium and lithium
13.
True or false. The redshift indicates that the universe is expanding.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
What will happen to the Earth when the Sun becomes a red giant?
a)
earth will be pushed into a more distant orbit
b)
earth will flip upside down
c)
earth will have a significant increase in volcanic activity
d)
earth will be swallowed up into the sun and get too hot to support life
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