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EMS Vocabulary Quiz Part 2 (5.1-5.6)

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 31mins

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1.

What is the definition of Rotation

a)

Rotation: when an object turns or spins around a point located at its center (the axis)

b)

Rotation: when an object turns or spins around a point located at the back

c)

Rotation: when an object turns or spins around a point located to the North side

d)

Rotation: when an object turns or spins around a point located at the East side

2.

Define revolution.

a)

Revolution: the open path an object such as Earth makes as it moves around another object

b)

Revolution: the closed path an object such as Earth makes as it moves toward another object

c)

Revolution: the open path an object such as Earth makes as it leaps behind another object

d)

Revolution: the closed path an object such as Earth makes as it moves around another object

3.

An axis is.....

a)

Axis: a visible line through the Earth that extends from North America to South America

b)

Axis: an invisible line through the Earth that extends from North Pole to South Pole

c)

Axis: an infrared line through the Earth that extends from North Pole to South Pole

d)

Axis: an invisible line through the Earth that extends from North Asia to South Africa

4.

Light intensity is.....

a)

Light intensity: the amount of darkness hitting or striking the inside of an object

b)

Light intensity: the amount of pressure hitting or striking the surface of an object

c)

Light intensity: the amount of light hitting or striking the surface of an object

d)

Light intensity: the amount of air or gas hitting or striking the inside of an object

5.
a)

Season: one of four periods of half the year (spring, summer, autumn and winter) that have particular conditions of weather and temperature.

b)

Season: one of four periods of the month(spring, summer, autumn and winter) that have particular conditions of weather and temperature.

c)

Season: one of four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn and winter) that have particular conditions of weather and temperature.

6.

The Northern hemisphere is located

a)

at the top half of Earth from the equator up

b)

at the bottom half of Earth from Ecuador .

c)

at the top of Mt. St Everest

d)

at the bottom half of Earth from the equator down

7.

The Sothern Hemisphere is located

a)

at north side of Quito, the capital of Ecuador

b)

at the southern border of the Achilles Tendon

c)

the eastern side of PicaChiox Mountain in South America

d)

at the bottom half of Earth from the equator down

8.
a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

9.

A High pressure system has

a)

High-pressure system: has less pressure than its surroundings; wind blows inward, associated with damp, clear, cloudy weather.

b)

High-pressure system: has greater pressure than its surroundings; wind blows outward, associated with dry, clear, sunshine weather.

c)

High-pressure system: has greater pressure than its surroundings; no wind blows upward, associated with dry blazing hot, clear, sunshine weather.

10.

A Low pressure system is defined as

a)

Low-pressure system: has high pressure than its surroundings; wind blows inwards; associated with hot, gusty, rainy weather.

b)

Low-pressure system: has lower pressure than its surroundings; wind blows inwards; associated with wet, windy, rainy weather.

c)

Low-pressure system: has medium pressure than its surroundings; wind blows inwards; associated with cold, windy, freezing weather.

11.

Gravity is described as...

a)

a type of glue that holds solar systems and galaxies together

b)

a negative pressure of that pushes the solar systems and galaxies together

c)

a force of attraction that helps the solar systems and galaxies collide

d)

a force of attraction that holds solar systems and galaxies together

12.

A planet is a

a)

large boulder that rotates stars in a solar system

b)

large spacecraft that hits stars in a solar system

c)

large object that orbit stars in a solar system

d)

large mass that pushes against stars in a solar panel

13.

Define Solar System.

a)

Solar system: a system that consists of a star surrounded by orbiting planets

b)

Solar system: a system that consists of a rock surrounded by orbiting plants

c)

Solar system: a system that consists of a starburst surrounded by alternating planets

14.

Define a star.

a)

Star: a sphere of matter with a light density and temperature great enough to cause a electrical reaction

b)

Star: a diamond shaped piece of matter with a iow density and temperature cold enough to cause a nuclear reaction

c)

Star: a sphere of matter with a density and temperature great enough to cause a nuclear reaction

d)

Star: a square piece of matter with a density and temperature great enough to cause a chemical reaction

15.

Nebula's are ....

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

16.

Galaxy is defined as...

a)

Galaxy: a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust held together by romantic attraction

b)

Galaxy: a system of millions or billions of stars, together with moon rocks and dust held together by kinetic attraction

c)

Galaxy: a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust bunnies together by potential attraction

d)

Galaxy: a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust held together by gravitational attraction

17.

Define spiral galaxy

a)

Spiral galaxy : a box in which stars and gas clouds form spiral “macaroni” from a dense center

b)

Spiral galaxy: a galaxy in which stars and gas clouds form spiral “arms” from a dense center

c)

Spiral galaxy: a galaxy in which stars and foam clouds form spiral “curl” from a dense center

d)

Spiral galaxy: a plant in which seeds and gas clouds form spiral “arms” from a dense center

18.

Define Elliptical Galaxy.

a)

Elliptical galaxy: a exercise machine that is oval in shape

b)

Elliptical galaxy: a pillow that is oval in shape

c)

Elliptical galaxy: a galaxy of leaves that is oval in shape

d)

Elliptical galaxy: a galaxy that is oval in shape

19.

An Irregular galaxy is......

a)

Irregular galaxy: a galaxy that does not have a regular or defined shape

b)

Irregular galaxy: a galaxy that does not have a rectangular or defined shape

c)

Irregular galaxy: a galaxy that does not have a circular or defined shape

d)

Irregular galaxy: a galaxy that does have a regular or defined shape

20.

What is the Milky Way

a)

a candy bar

b)

a street located near the Space Station

c)

Milky Way: a spiral galaxy in which Earth is located

d)

Milky Way: a spiral field in which Earth is located

21.

electromagnetic spectrum:

a)

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.

b)

electromagnetic spectrum: The full range of EM radiation. From longest to thinest wavelengths, it includes radio waves, and gamma rays.

c)

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.

22.

The HR Diagram is used to......

a)

 used to classify nebulaes by their luminosity, temperature, and spectral class.

b)

 used to classify black holes by their luminosity, temperature, and spectral class.

c)

 used to classify constellations by their luminosity, temperature, and spectral class.

d)

 used to classify stars by their luminosity, temperature, and spectral class.

23.

Define Spectral Class.

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

24.

Main Sequence:

a)

main sequence: a series of black hole types to which most stars belong, represented on the R-H diagram

b)

main sequence: a series of types nebulae o which most stars belong, represented on the H-R diagram

c)

main sequence: a series of star types to which most stars belong, represented on the H-R diagram

d)

main sequence: a series of dust clouds types to which most stars belong, represented on the H-R diagram

25.

Supergaint:

a)

small hot star

b)

supergiant: a very large star that is even brighter than a giant, but is relatively hot.

c)

supergiant: a very large star that is dimmer than a giant, but is relatively cool.

d)

a very large star that is even brighter than a giant, but is relatively cool.

26.

Define Giant.

a)

a star that is smaller in size and luminosity than main sequence stars.

b)

Giant: a star that is larger in size and luminosity than main sequence stars.

c)

Giant: a star that is medium in size and luminosity less than main sequence stars.

d)

Giant: a star that is super sized and luminosity than main sequence stars.

27.

A white dwarf is

a)

small, dense, and hot whitish star of low luminosity

b)

large, dense, and hot greyish star of high luminosity

c)

small, less dense, and hot red star of low luminosity

d)

white dwarf: medium, very dense, and hot pinkish star of low luminosity

28.

(a)   : the bottom half of Earth from the equator down.

29.

(a)   : the top half of Earth from the equator up

30.

(a)   large rotating storm with high speeds that form over warm waters in tropical areas

31.

(a)   develops when warm air moves over a cold air mass; shown on a weather map with contours containing semicircles.

32.

(a)   develops when cold air moves under a warm air mass; shown on a weather map with contours containing triangles.

33.

(a)   : a leading edge of an air mass that is moving into an area where another air mass already exists or is moving out

34.

Nebula are interstellar clouds of ______ and ______held together by gravity

a)

gas

b)

pollen

c)

leaves

d)

dust

35.

●      The revolution of the _______ around the _____ causes changes in seasons.

a)

Moon , earth

b)

Earth, sun

c)

sun, planets

36.

●      ________occurs when the hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Therefore, the hemisphere has less intense sunlight, colder temperatures and shorter days.

a)

Winter

b)

summer

c)

fall

d)

spring

37.

●      The _______and _______ hemispheres experience opposite seasons at the same time due to Earth’s tilt (tilted 23 degrees).

a)

northern and eastern

b)

western and southern

c)

northern and southern

d)

eastern and southern

38.

●      _________ occurs in both the atmosphere and ocean causing air and water movement.

a)

conduction

b)

Convection

c)

condensation

d)

convention

39.

●      _________ is caused by the Sun’s energy heating up the atmosphere unevenly, which causes different air pressures.

a)

weather

b)

Wind

c)

rain

d)

blizzards

40.

●      Low-pressure systems bring _______, ________ and __________.

a)

rain

b)

sunshine

c)

humidity

d)

thunderstorms

41.

●      ____________systems usually means clear skies and sunshine.

a)

still wind

b)

High Pressure

c)

Low Pressure

d)

Medium pressure

42.

●      The sun’s rays travel to the Earth in a ________ line.

a)

straight

b)

diagonal

c)

zig-zag

d)

circular

43.

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.

a)

least , more

b)

up, down

c)

north, south

d)

east, west

44.

●      Earth rotates on its axis once every ________to cause day-night cycles.

a)

365 hours

b)

52 hours

c)

24 hours

d)

48 hours

45.

___________form over tropical oceans where warm water and air interact to create severe low-pressure storms with spiraling winds

a)

tidal waves

b)

Hurricanes

c)

monsoons

d)

tornades

46.

__________ galaxies do not have a regular or defined shape.  They may result from merged galaxies still being reorganized by gravitational forces

a)

Irregular

b)

regular

c)

special

d)

super sized

47.

Our planet, Earth, is located in the _______, which is a spiral galaxy

a)

Twix

b)

Three Musketeers

c)

Milky Way

d)

Snickers

48.

●      A ____________ is a system in the universe that consists of a star surrounding objects, planets, that orbit the star.

a)

EM system

b)

computer system

c)

solar system

49.

●      Electromagnetic radiation travels through ________ or_______.

a)

space

b)

matter

c)

a solution

d)

clouds

50.

The ____________________is used to classify stars by their luminosity, temperature, and spectral class

a)

RH Diagram

b)

HP Diagram

c)

IBM Diagram

d)

HR Diagram

51.

90% of stars show a direct relationship between luminosity and temperature, which are called _____________stars

a)

Main Event

b)

Main Source

c)

Main Sequence

d)

Main Corridor

52.

●      ________ occurs when the hemisphere is tilted away from the sun. Therefore, the hemisphere has less intense sunlight, colder temperatures and shorter days.

a)

Spring

b)

Winter

c)

Fall

d)

Summer

53.

___________ system: has greater pressure than its surroundings; wind blows outward, associated with dry, clear, sunshine weather.

a)

Low pressure

b)

Medium pressure

c)

over easy

d)

High Pressure

54.

●      The Earth revolves around the sun ____________.

a)

every 48 hours

b)

once per year

c)

twice per year

d)

every three months

55.

●      EM waves with shorter wavelengths have _____ frequencies and _____ energy.

a)

higher , more

b)

longer, slower,

c)

quick, short

d)

lower, faster

56.

The Hertzsprung-Russell diagram (H-R diagram) is used to classify stars by their l_________, __________, and __________.

a)

luminosity

b)

temperature

c)

energy

d)

spectral class

57.

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.

a)

sun, stars

b)

stars, galaxies

c)

stars, suns

d)

nebulae, galaxies

58.

●      The major components of the universe ordered from ______ to ______ are the planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies.

a)

smallest , largest

b)

dim, bright

c)

closest, furthest

59.

●      ________ are interstellar clouds of dust and gases held together by gravity.

a)

planets

b)

Stars

c)

Nebula

d)

black holes

60.

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

a)

Emergency Medical System (EMS)

b)

Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS)

c)

Environmental Safety Division (ESD)

d)

Electron Microscope Sanitizer (EMS)

61.

The three types of galaxies are spiral, elliptical, and irregular each named from its general shape

a)

True

b)

False

62.

●      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.

a)

oval, older

b)

irregular, older

c)

square, younger

d)

oval, younger

63.

●      A star is a sphere of matter held together by gravity with a__________ and ________ great enough to cause a nuclear reaction.

a)

shape, luminosity

b)

density, temperature

c)

luminosity, density

d)

shape, density

64.

_________occurs when the hemisphere is tilted towards the sun.  Therefore the hemisphere has more intense sunlight, warmer temperatures and longer days.

a)

Summer

b)

Winter

c)

Fall

d)

Spring

65.

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 _______.

a)

Radio waves

microwaves

b)

X-rays, gamma rays

c)

Infra Blue, invisible light

d)

extraterrestrial light

66.

●      _____________ have “arms'' of stars that spiral outward from the center.  The overall shape is round and flat with a dense center.

a)

Spinner Galaxies

b)

Convex Galaxies

c)

Spiral Galaxies

d)

Parabula Galaxies

67.

●      Each component of the universe is held together by gravity because it is an _______________

a)

attractive force

b)

unattractive force

c)

submerged force

d)

terrestrial force

68.

Axis: an invisible line through the Earth that extends from North Pole to South Pole

a)

equator

b)

North Pole, South Pole

c)

northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere

69.

●      Both surface ocean currents and wind patterns circulate_______ in the Northern Hemisphere and _________ in the Southern Hemisphere.

a)

Clockwise, Counter Clockwise

b)

upward, downward

c)

right, left

70.

The energy that drives _______ and ocean ________ originates from the Sun

a)

waves, current

b)

erosion, weathering

c)

wind, current

d)

volcanic activity, pressure

71.

●     ●      _______ movement produces winds and _______ movement produces currents that affect different climates across the globe.

a)

clouds, sun

b)

air, ocean

c)

sun , high pressure

d)

low pressure, clouds

72.

Hurricanes form over tropical oceans where warm water and air interact to create severe __________ storms with _______winds.

a)

low pressure,

mild winds

b)

High pressure,

gusty winds

c)

low pressure,

spiraling winds

d)

High pressure , no winds

73.

The other 10% of stars can be classified as either _________, ________ or ___________.

a)

black dwarfs, little giants, supergiants

b)

white dwarfs, giants, supergiants

c)

red dwarfs, mega giants, mega super giants

74.

_______ are interstellar clouds of dust and gases held together by gravity.

a)

galaxies

b)

stars

c)

Nebula

d)

black holes

75.

●      The Earth revolves around the sun once a ________.

a)

year

b)

365 hours

c)

every 3 months

d)

every 28-30 days

76.

●      Each component of the universe is held together by gravity because it is an _____________ force.

a)

handsome

b)

average

c)

awesome

d)

attractive

77.

●      Weather is caused by the Sun’s energy heating up the atmosphere unevenly, which causes different air pressures.

a)

almost correct

b)

true

c)

false

78.

●      Electromagnetic radiation travels through space or matter.

a)

true

b)

somewhat true

c)

false

d)

partially false

79.

A galaxy is a sprawling space system made up of _______ and _______ of stars, dust, gases that are held together by gravity.

a)

hundreds, thousands

b)

lim10y10\lim_{10\rightarrow y}10  

c)

\infty  

d)

billions, trillions

80.

The temperature of the sun is __________.

a)

6,000K

b)

40,000K

c)

2,500F

d)

0.0C