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WorksheetsEMS Vocabulary Quiz Part 2 (5.1-5.6)
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 31mins
What is the definition of Rotation
Rotation: when an object turns or spins around a point located at its center (the axis)
Rotation: when an object turns or spins around a point located at the back
Rotation: when an object turns or spins around a point located to the North side
Rotation: when an object turns or spins around a point located at the East side
Define revolution.
Revolution: the open path an object such as Earth makes as it moves around another object
Revolution: the closed path an object such as Earth makes as it moves toward another object
Revolution: the open path an object such as Earth makes as it leaps behind another object
Revolution: the closed path an object such as Earth makes as it moves around another object
An axis is.....
Axis: a visible line through the Earth that extends from North America to South America
Axis: an invisible line through the Earth that extends from North Pole to South Pole
Axis: an infrared line through the Earth that extends from North Pole to South Pole
Axis: an invisible line through the Earth that extends from North Asia to South Africa
Light intensity is.....
Light intensity: the amount of darkness hitting or striking the inside of an object
Light intensity: the amount of pressure hitting or striking the surface of an object
Light intensity: the amount of light hitting or striking the surface of an object
Light intensity: the amount of air or gas hitting or striking the inside of an object
Season: one of four periods of half the year (spring, summer, autumn and winter) that have particular conditions of weather and temperature.
Season: one of four periods of the month(spring, summer, autumn and winter) that have particular conditions of weather and temperature.
Season: one of four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn and winter) that have particular conditions of weather and temperature.
The Northern hemisphere is located
at the top half of Earth from the equator up
at the bottom half of Earth from Ecuador .
at the top of Mt. St Everest
at the bottom half of Earth from the equator down
The Sothern Hemisphere is located
at north side of Quito, the capital of Ecuador
at the southern border of the Achilles Tendon
the eastern side of PicaChiox Mountain in South America
at the bottom half of Earth from the equator down
Convection currents: when temperature differences cause liquids or gases to expand and move; the less dense areas continually sink, and the more dense areas continually float
Convection currents: when temperature differences cause liquids or gases to expand and move; the more dense areas continually rise, and the less dense areas continually sink
Convection currents: when temperature differences cause liquids or gases to expand and move; the less dense areas continually rise, and the more dense areas continually sink
A High pressure system has
High-pressure system: has less pressure than its surroundings; wind blows inward, associated with damp, clear, cloudy weather.
High-pressure system: has greater pressure than its surroundings; wind blows outward, associated with dry, clear, sunshine weather.
High-pressure system: has greater pressure than its surroundings; no wind blows upward, associated with dry blazing hot, clear, sunshine weather.
A Low pressure system is defined as
Low-pressure system: has high pressure than its surroundings; wind blows inwards; associated with hot, gusty, rainy weather.
Low-pressure system: has lower pressure than its surroundings; wind blows inwards; associated with wet, windy, rainy weather.
Low-pressure system: has medium pressure than its surroundings; wind blows inwards; associated with cold, windy, freezing weather.
Gravity is described as...
a type of glue that holds solar systems and galaxies together
a negative pressure of that pushes the solar systems and galaxies together
a force of attraction that helps the solar systems and galaxies collide
a force of attraction that holds solar systems and galaxies together
A planet is a
large boulder that rotates stars in a solar system
large spacecraft that hits stars in a solar system
large object that orbit stars in a solar system
large mass that pushes against stars in a solar panel
Define Solar System.
Solar system: a system that consists of a star surrounded by orbiting planets
Solar system: a system that consists of a rock surrounded by orbiting plants
Solar system: a system that consists of a starburst surrounded by alternating planets
Define a star.
Star: a sphere of matter with a light density and temperature great enough to cause a electrical reaction
Star: a diamond shaped piece of matter with a iow density and temperature cold enough to cause a nuclear reaction
Star: a sphere of matter with a density and temperature great enough to cause a nuclear reaction
Star: a square piece of matter with a density and temperature great enough to cause a chemical reaction
Nebula's are ....
Nebula: diffuse clouds from heaven and bone dust loosely held together by gravity. Some types of nebula make new stars, others are remnants of old stars that have exploded
Nebula: diffuse clouds of ET fluid and dust loosely held together by neutrons. Some types of nebula make new stars, others are remnants of old stars that have emploded
Nebula: diffuse clouds of gas and dust loosely held together by gravity. Some types of nebula make new stars, others are remnants of old stars that have exploded
Nebula: diffuse clouds of sand and dust loosely held together by glue. Some types of nebula make new stars, others are remnants of old stars that have exploded
Galaxy is defined as...
Galaxy: a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust held together by romantic attraction
Galaxy: a system of millions or billions of stars, together with moon rocks and dust held together by kinetic attraction
Galaxy: a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust bunnies together by potential attraction
Galaxy: a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust held together by gravitational attraction
Define spiral galaxy
Spiral galaxy : a box in which stars and gas clouds form spiral “macaroni” from a dense center
Spiral galaxy: a galaxy in which stars and gas clouds form spiral “arms” from a dense center
Spiral galaxy: a galaxy in which stars and foam clouds form spiral “curl” from a dense center
Spiral galaxy: a plant in which seeds and gas clouds form spiral “arms” from a dense center
Define Elliptical Galaxy.
Elliptical galaxy: a exercise machine that is oval in shape
Elliptical galaxy: a pillow that is oval in shape
Elliptical galaxy: a galaxy of leaves that is oval in shape
Elliptical galaxy: a galaxy that is oval in shape
An Irregular galaxy is......
Irregular galaxy: a galaxy that does not have a regular or defined shape
Irregular galaxy: a galaxy that does not have a rectangular or defined shape
Irregular galaxy: a galaxy that does not have a circular or defined shape
Irregular galaxy: a galaxy that does have a regular or defined shape
What is the Milky Way
a candy bar
a street located near the Space Station
Milky Way: a spiral galaxy in which Earth is located
Milky Way: a spiral field in which Earth is located
electromagnetic spectrum:
electromagnetic spectrum: The full range of EM radiation. From longest to shortest wavelengths, it includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays and gamma rays.
electromagnetic spectrum: The full range of EM radiation. From longest to thinest wavelengths, it includes radio waves, and gamma rays.
The full range of ER radiation. From shortest to longest wavelengths, it includes i-pod waves, microwaves, infra blue light, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays and gamez rays.
The HR Diagram is used to......
used to classify nebulaes by their luminosity, temperature, and spectral class.
used to classify black holes by their luminosity, temperature, and spectral class.
used to classify constellations by their luminosity, temperature, and spectral class.
used to classify stars by their luminosity, temperature, and spectral class.
Define Spectral Class.
spectral class: a way to classify the Milky Way based on color; often labelled as O, B, A, F, G, K and M on the H-R diagram
spectral class: a way to classify stars based on color; often labelled as O, B, A, F, G, K and M on the H-R diagram
spectral class: a way to classify galaxies based on color; often labelled as O, B, A, F, G, K and M on the H-R diagram
spectral class: a way to classify giant stars based on color; often labelled as O, B, A, F, G, K and M on the H-R diagram
Main Sequence:
main sequence: a series of black hole types to which most stars belong, represented on the R-H diagram
main sequence: a series of types nebulae o which most stars belong, represented on the H-R diagram
main sequence: a series of star types to which most stars belong, represented on the H-R diagram
main sequence: a series of dust clouds types to which most stars belong, represented on the H-R diagram
Supergaint:
small hot star
supergiant: a very large star that is even brighter than a giant, but is relatively hot.
supergiant: a very large star that is dimmer than a giant, but is relatively cool.
a very large star that is even brighter than a giant, but is relatively cool.
Define Giant.
a star that is smaller in size and luminosity than main sequence stars.
Giant: a star that is larger in size and luminosity than main sequence stars.
Giant: a star that is medium in size and luminosity less than main sequence stars.
Giant: a star that is super sized and luminosity than main sequence stars.
A white dwarf is
small, dense, and hot whitish star of low luminosity
large, dense, and hot greyish star of high luminosity
small, less dense, and hot red star of low luminosity
white dwarf: medium, very dense, and hot pinkish star of low luminosity
(a) : the bottom half of Earth from the equator down.
(a) : the top half of Earth from the equator up
(a) large rotating storm with high speeds that form over warm waters in tropical areas
(a) develops when warm air moves over a cold air mass; shown on a weather map with contours containing semicircles.
(a) develops when cold air moves under a warm air mass; shown on a weather map with contours containing triangles.
(a) : a leading edge of an air mass that is moving into an area where another air mass already exists or is moving out
Nebula are interstellar clouds of ______ and ______held together by gravity
gas
pollen
leaves
dust
● The revolution of the _______ around the _____ causes changes in seasons.
Moon , earth
Earth, sun
sun, planets
● ________occurs when the hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Therefore, the hemisphere has less intense sunlight, colder temperatures and shorter days.
Winter
summer
fall
spring
● The _______and _______ hemispheres experience opposite seasons at the same time due to Earth’s tilt (tilted 23 degrees).
northern and eastern
western and southern
northern and southern
eastern and southern
● _________ occurs in both the atmosphere and ocean causing air and water movement.
conduction
Convection
condensation
convention
● _________ is caused by the Sun’s energy heating up the atmosphere unevenly, which causes different air pressures.
weather
Wind
rain
blizzards
● Low-pressure systems bring _______, ________ and __________.
rain
sunshine
humidity
thunderstorms
● ____________systems usually means clear skies and sunshine.
still wind
High Pressure
Low Pressure
Medium pressure
● The sun’s rays travel to the Earth in a ________ line.
straight
diagonal
zig-zag
circular
The sun’s rays are ______ intense at the poles because the sun’s rays hit the poles at an angle. The sun’s rays are ______intense at the equator because it is in the direct path of the sun’s rays.
least , more
up, down
north, south
east, west
● Earth rotates on its axis once every ________to cause day-night cycles.
365 hours
52 hours
24 hours
48 hours
___________form over tropical oceans where warm water and air interact to create severe low-pressure storms with spiraling winds
tidal waves
Hurricanes
monsoons
tornades
__________ galaxies do not have a regular or defined shape. They may result from merged galaxies still being reorganized by gravitational forces
Irregular
regular
special
super sized
Our planet, Earth, is located in the _______, which is a spiral galaxy
Twix
Three Musketeers
Milky Way
Snickers
● A ____________ is a system in the universe that consists of a star surrounding objects, planets, that orbit the star.
EM system
computer system
solar system
● Electromagnetic radiation travels through ________ or_______.
space
matter
a solution
clouds
The ____________________is used to classify stars by their luminosity, temperature, and spectral class
RH Diagram
HP Diagram
IBM Diagram
HR Diagram
90% of stars show a direct relationship between luminosity and temperature, which are called _____________stars
Main Event
Main Source
Main Sequence
Main Corridor
● ________ occurs when the hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Therefore, the hemisphere has less intense sunlight, colder temperatures and shorter days.
Spring
Winter
Fall
Summer
___________ system: has greater pressure than its surroundings; wind blows outward, associated with dry, clear, sunshine weather.
Low pressure
Medium pressure
over easy
High Pressure
● The Earth revolves around the sun ____________.
every 48 hours
once per year
twice per year
every three months
● EM waves with shorter wavelengths have _____ frequencies and _____ energy.
higher , more
longer, slower,
quick, short
lower, faster
The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram (H-R diagram) is used to classify stars by their l_________, __________, and __________.
luminosity
temperature
energy
spectral class
We see the ______ as much bigger and brighter because we are closer to it, but many other _______are much bigger and brighter than the sun.
sun, stars
stars, galaxies
stars, suns
nebulae, galaxies
● The major components of the universe ordered from ______ to ______ are the planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies.
smallest , largest
dim, bright
closest, furthest
● ________ are interstellar clouds of dust and gases held together by gravity.
planets
Stars
Nebula
black holes
The full range of EM radiation is called the ______________. From longest to shortest wavelengths, it includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays and gamma rays
Emergency Medical System (EMS)
Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS)
Environmental Safety Division (ESD)
Electron Microscope Sanitizer (EMS)
The three types of galaxies are spiral, elliptical, and irregular each named from its general shape
True
False
● Elliptical galaxies are _____ in shape. They may be ______ than spiral galaxies, because they do not seem to have as many nebulae and dust clouds, and thus cannot form as many new stars.
oval, older
irregular, older
square, younger
oval, younger
● A star is a sphere of matter held together by gravity with a__________ and ________ great enough to cause a nuclear reaction.
shape, luminosity
density, temperature
luminosity, density
shape, density
_________occurs when the hemisphere is tilted towards the sun. Therefore the hemisphere has more intense sunlight, warmer temperatures and longer days.
Summer
Winter
Fall
Spring
The full range of EM radiation is called the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS). From longest to shortest wavelengths, it includes _____ , ______, infrared light, visible light, ultraviolet light, _____and _______.
Radio waves
microwaves
X-rays, gamma rays
Infra Blue, invisible light
extraterrestrial light
● _____________ have “arms'' of stars that spiral outward from the center. The overall shape is round and flat with a dense center.
Spinner Galaxies
Convex Galaxies
Spiral Galaxies
Parabula Galaxies
● Each component of the universe is held together by gravity because it is an _______________
attractive force
unattractive force
submerged force
terrestrial force
Axis: an invisible line through the Earth that extends from North Pole to South Pole
equator
North Pole, South Pole
northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere
● Both surface ocean currents and wind patterns circulate_______ in the Northern Hemisphere and _________ in the Southern Hemisphere.
Clockwise, Counter Clockwise
upward, downward
right, left
The energy that drives _______ and ocean ________ originates from the Sun
waves, current
erosion, weathering
wind, current
volcanic activity, pressure
● ● _______ movement produces winds and _______ movement produces currents that affect different climates across the globe.
clouds, sun
air, ocean
sun , high pressure
low pressure, clouds
Hurricanes form over tropical oceans where warm water and air interact to create severe __________ storms with _______winds.
low pressure,
mild winds
High pressure,
gusty winds
low pressure,
spiraling winds
High pressure , no winds
The other 10% of stars can be classified as either _________, ________ or ___________.
black dwarfs, little giants, supergiants
white dwarfs, giants, supergiants
red dwarfs, mega giants, mega super giants
_______ are interstellar clouds of dust and gases held together by gravity.
galaxies
stars
Nebula
black holes
● The Earth revolves around the sun once a ________.
year
365 hours
every 3 months
every 28-30 days
● Each component of the universe is held together by gravity because it is an _____________ force.
handsome
average
awesome
attractive
● Weather is caused by the Sun’s energy heating up the atmosphere unevenly, which causes different air pressures.
almost correct
true
false
● Electromagnetic radiation travels through space or matter.
true
somewhat true
false
partially false
A galaxy is a sprawling space system made up of _______ and _______ of stars, dust, gases that are held together by gravity.
hundreds, thousands
10→ylim10
∞
billions, trillions
The temperature of the sun is __________.
6,000K
40,000K
2,500F
0.0C
