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Unit 7 5.8D, 6.11A, 8.8ABC

Total questions: 183

Worksheet time: 5hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Sun is composed mainly of –

a)

rocky soil.

b)

hot gases.

c)

liquid water.

d)

mineral crystals.

2.

The Earth, Sun, and Moon all share a similar –

a)

size.

b)

temperature.

c)

atmosphere.

d)

shape.

3.

The Earth’s surface is constantly changed by weathering, erosion, and deposition. The Moon’s surface has changed very little over thousands of years. What accounts for this difference between the Earth and the Moon?

a)

The Moon rotates more slowly than the Earth.

b)

There is no wind or moving water on the Moon.

c)

Earth has more gravitation pull than the Moon.

d)

Only one side of the Moon is visible from Earth.

4.

Students were making a model to show size relationships between the Earth, the Moon and the Sun. They used a basketball to represent the Sun and a tennis ball to stand for the Earth.

What would best represent the Moon in their model?

a)

Soccer ball

b)

Volleyball

c)

Baseball

d)

Ping Pong Ball

5.

Of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, which ones orbit another object?

a)

The Sun and the Earth

b)

The Sun and the Moon

c)

The Moon and the Sun

d)

The Moon and the Earth

6.

The Moon’s surface has many more craters than the Earth’s. What best explains the difference in the number of craters on the surface of the Moon and the Earth?

a)

The Moon rarely gets impacted by meteorites.

b)

The Earth’s atmosphere protects it from impacts.

c)

The Moon’s gravity attracts more meteorites than Earth’s.

d)

The Earth rotates on its axis more quickly than the Moon.

7.

Which of the following lists the Earth, Sun, and Moon in order of size, from largest to smallest?

a)

Earth, Sun, and Moon

b)

Earth, Moon, and Sun

c)

Sun, Earth, and Moon

d)

Sun, Moon, and Earth

8.

While they are different in some ways, the Earth and the Moon share many of the same characteristics. Both the Earth and the Moon –

a)

rotate on an axis.

b)

have a thick atmosphere.

c)

support living organisms.

d)

experience wind and storms.

9.

Which of the following is a characteristic of both the Earth and the Moon?

a)

Atmosphere containing oxygen.

b)

Rocky surface covered with landforms.

c)

Flowing water in oceans and rivers.

d)

Fossils and fossil fuels under the surface.

10.

The Sun and the Earth share some similarities, including their –

a)

size.

b)

shape.

c)

temperature.

d)

composition.

11.

Among the Earth, Sun, and Moon, what makes the Earth unique? Only the Earth –

a)

can generate energy.

b)

lacks an atmosphere.

c)

is made mostly of rock.

d)

contains water in liquid form.

12.

What characteristic do the Earth and Moon share that makes them different from the Sun?

a)

Spherical shape

b)

Rotate on an axis

c)

Rocky crust and surface

d)

Found in our Solar System

13.

What force attracts a body toward the center of another physical body having mass?

a)

gravitropism

b)

gravity

c)

astrobiology

d)

none of these

14.

What determines the gravitational strength of an object?

a)

Mass and weight

b)

Mass and distance

c)

Distance and density

d)

Density and mass

15.

A basketball and a volleyball are roughly the same size but have different mass. In Science class, students conducted an experiment of what would happen if both were dropped from the roof of the school. What do you think the students saw?

a)

both balls hit the ground at the same time due to the force of gravity being equal on both balls

b)

the basketball hit slightly before the volleyball because it has a little more mass than the volleyball

c)

the volleyball hit first because it is lighter and therefore accelerates faster than the basketball with more mass

d)

none of these

16.

What causes all of the planets in the solar system to orbit around the Sun?

a)

the Sun's magnetic field pulls on all of the planets due to the metal core of each planet

b)

the massive size and mass of the Sun creates an extremely strong gravitation force that holds all planets in orbit

c)

the planets orbit the Sun due to its very fast rotational speed causing the graviton effect

d)

none of these

17.

What is the "Goldilocks Zone"?

a)

The warm zone located around a planet that provides a blanket like effect

b)

The zone that life has a hard time existing and will likely never exist

c)

The habitable zone around a star where the temperature is just right to support life.

d)

none of these

18.

The use of the Moon's gravity to propel a spacecraft from the Moon's orbit back toward Earth is called what?

a)

free gravity effect

b)

slingshot effect

c)

shotgun effect

d)

none of these

19.

The gravity on the outer planets of our solar system is not as strong as the inner planets. Why is this?

a)

the inner planets are smaller and therefore have less gravity than the larger outer planets

b)

gravity is the same on all planets in the solar system regardless of their size and distance from the Sun

c)

none of these

d)

the outer planets are further away and therefore gravity is weaker than on the inner planets

20.

True or False? The closer an object is to another the stronger the gravitational force.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Not enough information to answer the question

21.

An astrobiologist has found a two new planets orbiting a star similar to our own Sun. Planet A is closer than Planet B. Which planet will be affected the least by the gravitational pull of the star?

a)

Planet B

b)

Planet A

c)

neither planet will be affected by the gravitational pull of the star

d)

the gravitational pull will not be noticeable

22.

If mass ____________ the force of gravity increases. If distance _____________ the force of gravity will decrease.

a)

increases, decreases

b)

decreases, increases

c)

stops, increases

d)

none of these

23.
Analyze this HR Diagram. Which group of stars is considered to have lower than average luminosity as well as a higher than average temperature?
a)
Giants
b)
Main Sequence
c)
White Dwarfs
d)
Super Giants
24.
A collection of dust and gases where stars can form is called a:
a)
Galaxy
b)
Nebula
c)
Black Hole
d)
Supernova
25.
Our Sun is located near the edge of a _____ ______ galaxy, named the ____________.
a)
disc shaped, Milky Way
b)
disc shaped, Solar System
c)
elliptical shaped, Milky Way
d)
elliptical shaped, Solar System
26.
Choose the best description of Bernard's star.
a)
Bernard's star is both cooler and brighter than the sun.
b)
Bernard's star is both cooler and dimmer than the sun.
c)
Bernard's star is neither cooler or dimmer than the sun.
d)
Bernard's star is brighter and hotter than the sun.
27.
The sun is not:
a)
a medium size star.
b)
near the edge of a disc-shaped galaxy.
c)
many thousands of times closer to Earth than any other star.
d)
in the center of the Milky Way.
28.
Stars are classified on the HR diagram by:
a)
luminosity & brightness
b)
temperature & absolute magnitude luminosity
c)
temperature & apparent magnitude
d)
temperature & density
29.
What shape is this galaxy?
a)
elliptical
b)
spiral
c)
irregular
d)
obtuse
30.
In the diagram given, what happens as we move to the left?
a)
Stars Get Larger
b)
Stars get Colder
c)
Stars get hotter
31.
Which star is the coldest?
a)
Yellow Star
b)
Red Star
c)
Orange Star
d)
Blue Star
32.
What type of galaxy is this?
a)
Spiral
b)
Elliptical
c)
Irregular 
d)
Irrational
33.
 Why does the sun appear so bright in our sky?
a)
The sun is the largest star
b)
Looking at the sun can hurt your eyes  
c)
The sun is the nearest star to Earth 
d)
Clouds make the sun dimmer
34.
Which star has the lowest luminosity?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
35.

Our sun is in what stage?

a)

planetary nebula

b)

protostar

c)

main sequence

d)

red giant

36.

The picture is of a galaxy found in the Universe. What is the shape of this galaxy?

a)

Spiral

b)

Elliptical

c)

Obtuse

d)

Irregular

37.
The illustration provided shows four locations in or near the Milky Way Galaxy. Which of the labeled locations shows the approximate position of the Sun?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
38.
A characteristic of a nebula is that it
a)
is at the center of the solar system
b)
is a region where stars are born
c)
forms halfway through a star's life cycle
d)
has the coolest temperature in space
39.
What is the correct order from largest to smallest?
a)
galaxy, universe, planet, sun
b)
planet, sun, galaxy, universe
c)
universe, galaxy, sun, planet
d)
sun, galaxy, universe, planet
40.

The complete range of electromagnetic radiation waves placed in order of increasing frequency

a)

Electromagnetic Spectrum

b)

HR Diagram

c)

Irregular Galaxy

d)

Nebula

41.

The age of a star determines its

a)

temperature

b)

luminosity

c)

size

d)

apparent magnitude

42.

The temperature of a star determines its

a)

color

b)

size

c)

luminosity

d)

shape

43.

The spectra chart for a newly discovered star is in the picture. Analyze the spectra and identify which element is found in the star.

a)

b)

c)

d)

44.
a)
Star 1 is cooler and less bright than Star 2.
b)
Star 1 is hotter and brighter than Star 2.
c)
Star 1 is cooler and brighter than Star 2.
d)
Star 1 is hotter and less bright than Star 2. 
45.
a)
Main-sequence stars
b)
Giants
c)
White dwarfs
d)
Supergiants
46.
a)
Student 1
b)
Student 2
c)
Student 3
d)
Student 4
47.
a)
Barnard's Star is less bright than the sun, has a surface temperature below 3,800 K, and is red.
b)
Barnard's Star is less bright than the sun, has a surface temperature above 3,800 K, and is red.
c)
Barnard's Star is less bright than the sun, has a surface temperature above 3,800 K, and is red.
d)
Bernard's Star is brighter than the sun, has a surface temperature below 5,300 K, and is yellow. 
48.
a)
microwaves
b)
visisble light
c)
x-rays
d)
gamma rays
49.
a)
390
b)
0
50.
a)
Choice A
b)
Choice B
c)
Choice C
d)
Choice D
51.
a)
Electromagnetic attraction between the sun and Venus
b)
Gravitational attraction between the sun and Venus
c)
Electromagnetic attraction between Mercury and Venus
d)
Gravitational attraction between mercury and Venus
52.
Why does Earth get more energy from the sun than from all the other stars in the universe combined?
a)
The sun is much larger than the other stars. 
b)
The sun is much hotter than the other stars. 
c)
The sun is much more dense than the other stars. 
d)
The sun is much closer than the other stars. 
53.
The Milky Way galaxy is describes as a disk of stars orbiting a central point on the disk.  Which of these best explains why people on Earth cannot see the entire shape of the Milky Way?
a)
Earth is part of this galaxy.
b)
Many more starts exist outside the galaxy.
c)
The stars in the center of the galaxy are extremely small. 
d)
The center of the galaxy consist of a dense cluster of stars. 
54.
The universe has many different components.   Which list places four components of the universe in the most likely order from smallest to largest?
a)
Planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae
b)
Nebulae, stars, planets, galaxies
c)
Galaxies, stars, planets, nebulae
d)
Planets, stars, nebulae, galaxies
55.
Which of these correctly compares the masses of different objects in the universe?
a)
A moon has less mass than a star and more mass than the planet it orbits. 
b)
A planet has less mass than a galaxy and more mass than the star it orbits. 
c)
A galaxy has less mass than a moon and more mass than a planet. 
d)
A star has less mass than a galaxy and more mass than a planet. 
56.
With the use of the Hubble Space Telescope, scientist recently discovered a giant runaway star.  It is 90 times larger than the sun and is very hot and blue-white in color.  Why does the sun to be brighter than this runaway star when viewed from Earth?
a)
The sun is a different color than the runaway star.
b)
The sun is older than the runaway star. 
c)
The sun is closer to Earth than the runaway star. 
d)
The sun is made of different elements than the runaway star. 
57.
In July 1994 talthe comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with the planet Jupiter, as scientists predicted.  To be able to accurately predict when a comet will collide with a planet, it is essential to understand -
a)
the composition of a plant's atmosphere
b)
the gravitational attraction that exists between all bodies
c)
the attractionof opposite poles of the magnet to each other 
d)
the formation of comets
58.
An object will continue moving in a straight line unless it is acted on by an unbalanced force.  Which of the following best explains Earth's motion?
a)
There is no unbalanced force acting on Earth because space is empty and nothing touches Earth. 
b)
The gravitational force pulling Earth toward the sun is equal and opposite to the force pulling the sun toward Earth, so there is no unbalanced force acting on Earth.
c)
The sun moves in an elliptical orbit around Earth, and the sun's gravity pulls Earth along.
d)
Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the sun because the gravitational force of the sun attracts Earth. 
59.
a)

Star

b)

Galaxy

c)

Nebula

d)

Comet

60.
a)

Star

b)

Galaxy

c)

Nebula

d)

Asteroid

61.
a)

Star

b)

Comet

c)

Asteroid

d)

Planet

62.
a)

Star

b)

Comet

c)

Nebula

d)

Asteroid

63.
a)

Nebula

b)

Star

c)

Meteorite

d)

Galaxy

64.
a)

Comet

b)

Star

c)

Meteorite

d)

Nebula

65.
a)

Planet

b)

Star

c)

Nebula

d)

Asteroid

66.
a)

Planet

b)

Comet

c)

Nebula

d)

Star

67.
a)

Galaxy

b)

Star

c)

Nebula

d)

Asteroid

68.
a)

Meteorite

b)

Comet

c)

Planet

d)

Asteroid

69.

A ball of gas that gives off heat and light.

a)

Nebula

b)

Star

c)

Galaxy

d)

Asteroid

70.

A group of stars held together by gravity.

a)

Nebula

b)

Solar System

c)

Galaxy

d)

Star

71.

A cloud of dust and gas where multiple stars are born.

a)

Nebula

b)

Galaxy

c)

Solar System

d)

Universe

72.

A word that describes the collection of all known things in space.

a)

Solar System

b)

Galaxy

c)

Nebula

d)

Universe

73.

A ball of ice and dust that has a tail when it travels near the Sun.

a)

Asteroid

b)

Meteorite

c)

Planet

d)

Comet

74.

A piece of rock that, after traveling through the atmosphere, lands on Earth.

a)

Meteorite

b)

Comet

c)

Planet

d)

Star

75.

A large rock in orbit in a "belt" between Mars and Jupiter.

a)

Planet

b)

Star

c)

Asteroid

d)

Solar System

76.

A collection of planets, moons, and asteroids in orbit around a star.

a)

Galaxy

b)

Solar System

c)

Comet

d)

Universe

77.

A rocky body in orbit around a planet.

a)

Moon

b)

Comet

c)

Meteorite

d)

Nebula

78.

The Milky Way

a)

Star

b)

Moon

c)

Planet

d)

Galaxy

79.

A cloud of primarily Hydrogen gas that fuses into multiple stars.

a)

Galaxy

b)

Nebula

c)

Universe

d)

Solar System

80.

A celestial body where the fusion of Hydrogen into Helium creates radiation.

a)

Planet

b)

Nebula

c)

Star

d)

Comet

81.

A celestial structure characterized by having long, spiral arms and a bright center bulge.

a)

Elliptical Galaxy

b)

Spiral Galaxy

c)

Irregular Galaxy

d)

Nebula

82.

A massive collection of stars held together by gravity.

a)

Nebula

b)

Constellation

c)

Solar System

d)

Galaxy

83.

A celestial body.

a)

Star

b)

Moon

c)

Sun

d)

Comet

84.

A celestial structure whose primary characteristics are a collection of stars held together by gravity, without any clear pattern or shape.

a)

Spiral Galaxy

b)

Elliptical Galaxy

c)

Irregular Galaxy

d)

Nebula

85.

A celestial structure that is a collection of stars held together by gravity and has a oval shape, but lacks spiral arms.

a)

Nebula

b)

Spiral Galaxy

c)

Irregular Galaxy

d)

Elliptical Galaxy

86.

A process that occurs when atoms collide at such high speeds and temperatures that two atoms merge into one.

a)

Nuclear Fusion

b)

Nuclear Fission

c)

Supernovae

d)

Nebulae

87.
a)

Elliptical Galaxy

b)

Irregular Galaxy

c)

The same type of galaxy as The Milky Way

d)

Spiral Galaxy

88.
a)

A cloud of dust and gas where stars are created.

b)

A dense ball of gas where nuclear fusion is ongoing.

c)

A collection of stars held together by gravity.

d)

A celestial object that has a tail when orbiting the sun.

89.

In comparison to the Sun, Betelgeuse-

a)

is smaller in diameter

b)

is brighter and hotter

c)

is less bright but hotter

d)

is cooler and brighter

90.

Which of the following components of the universe is best described as an interstellar cloud of dust and gases where stars can form?

a)

a nebula

b)

a planet

c)

a meteor

d)

a galaxy

91.

The stars and all the other matter in a galaxy are held together by which of the following?

a)

dark matter

b)

inertia

c)

gravity

d)

magnetism

92.

Galaxies are classified by their shapes into all of the following types EXCEPT-

a)

spiral galaxy

b)

irregular galaxy

c)

oblong galaxy

d)

elliptical galaxy

93.

Which of the following components of the universe is best described as a system of stars, gases and dust held together by gravity?

a)

a nebula

b)

a planet

c)

a meteor

d)

a galaxy

94.

A characteristic of a nebula is that it-

a)

is at the center of the solar system

b)

is a region where stars are born

c)

forms halfway through a star's life cycle

d)

has the coolest temperature in space

95.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the relationship between components of the universe?

a)

Stars always contain galaxies

b)

Galaxies contain many stars

c)

Stars contain several nebulae

d)

Nebulae contain many galaxies

96.

The star Regulus belongs in which of the following classifications?

a)

Super Giants

b)

Giants

c)

Main Sequence Stars

d)

White Dwarfs

97.

Galaxies are classified into all of the following types by their shape EXCEPT-

a)

spiral

b)

elliptical

c)

lenticular

d)

crescent

98.

An interstellar cloud of dust and gases that serves as a location for the formation of new stars is-

a)

a meteor

b)

a planet

c)

a galaxy

d)

a nebula

99.

A large celestial body made of gases that emits light due to nuclear reactions is called-

a)

a galaxy

b)

a nebula

c)

a comet

d)

a star

100.

Stars are made mostly of which two elements?

a)

Selenium and sodium

b)

Astatine and arsenic

c)

Chlorine and cesium

d)

hydrogen and helium

101.

A system of stars, gas, dust and dark matte bound together by gravity is called a(n) -

a)

asteroid

b)

nebula

c)

galaxy

d)

moon

102.

A trend among the Main Sequence Stars is the-

a)

most of the stars are white or red

b)

the hotter the star, the more brightly it burns

c)

stars dimmer than the Sun are of Class O or B

d)

the larger stars emit light that is blue

103.

Stars are made mostly of which two elements?

a)

Hydrogen and helium

b)

Mercury and strontium

c)

Iron and potassium

d)

Krypton and bismuth

104.

In November 2013 an object orbiting the sun seemed to disappear behind the sun. When a satellite did not detect

the object, astronomers thought that the object had been destroyed when it passed close to the sun. However, when another satellite detected a small, bright object with a fan-shaped tail, astronomers proposed that the object was not destroyed.

What type of object were astronomers most likely observing?

a)

a comet

b)

an asteroid

c)

a meteor

d)

a nebula

105.

Barnard’s Star is about 5.9 light-years from the sun. The star has an approximate temperature of 2,800 K.

Based on the diagram, what spectral class does Barnard’s Star belong to?

a)

Spectral Class O

b)

Spectral Class B

c)

Spectral Class A

d)

Spectral Class M

106.

Which statement about stars is correct?

a)

Star formation begins in a nebula.

b)

White dwarfs become main-sequence stars when they gain mass.

c)

Supergiants are stars that can absorb black holes.

d)

Main-sequence stars are formed by comets.

107.

Which area of the diagram represents the white dwarfs?

a)

Area M

b)

Area X

c)

Area P

d)

Area Z

108.

A star that is several thousand times brighter than the sun with a temperature lower than

4,000 K would be classified as —

a)

a main-sequence star in spectral class B

b)

a supergiant in spectral class K

c)

a main-sequence star in spectral class K or M

d)

a white dwarf in spectral class B

109.

Compared to the rest of the stars, our sun is considered...

a)

Extremely Large and Cold

b)

Small with a medium temperature

c)

Medium size with medium temperature

110.

Which category is our Sun located in?

a)

White Dwarfs

b)

Supergiants

c)

Main Sequence

d)

Giants

111.

Compared to other stars temperature , our Sun is considered

a)

cooler

b)

warmer

c)

AVERAGE

d)

the same

112.

Compared to other stars size , our Sun is considered

a)

smaller

b)

bigger

c)

AVERAGE

d)

the same

113.

Compared to other stars brightness , our Sun is considered

a)

brighter

b)

dimmer

c)

AVERAGE

d)

the same

114.

Where would our Sun be located in the Milky Way?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

115.

How many star that are visible in the sky are closer to Earth than the Sun?

a)

only one

b)

none of them

c)

all of them

d)

about half

116.

Why is the Sun the only star Earth gets its energy from?

a)

the sun is brighter than the other stars

b)

the sun is much hotter than the other stars

c)

the sun is closer than the other stars

d)

the sun is more dense than the other stars

117.

Which star is most like our Sun?

a)

Capella

b)

alpha centauri a

c)

Procyon B

d)

Canopus

118.

With the use of the Hubble Telescope, scientists recently discovered a giant runaway star. It is 90 times bigger than the sun and is not very hot and red in color. It is also a very bright star, how come from Earth it does not seem as bright as the sun?

a)

the sun is different color than the runaway star

b)

the sun is older than the runaway star

c)

the sun is closer to earth than the runaway star

d)

the sun is made of different elements than the runaway star

119.

The illustration provided shows four locations in or near the Milky Way Galaxy. Which of the labeled locations shows the approximate position of the Sun?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

120.

The table displays the diameters of various stars. The diameter of the Sun would place it, in relative size, between-

a)

LGM-1 and Gliese 229 B.

b)

Gliese 229 B and Proxima Centauri.

c)

Proxima Centauri and Arcturus.

d)

Arcturus and Betelgeuse.

121.

All of the stars that can be observed in the night sky, when compared to the Sun, are

a)

thousands of times farther away.

b)

hundreds of times larger.

c)

millions of times more massive.

d)

billions of times hotter.

122.

A student is using a paper plate as a model of our galaxy. In which location should the student place a mark to represent the Sun?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

123.

How many of the stars visible in the night sky are closer to Earth than to the Sun?

a)

All of them

b)

None of them

c)

About half

d)

Only one

124.
Use the image to identify the motion of the object relative to Earth.  Compare the absorption spectra of the star to what the star would look like if it were not moving at all relative to Earth.
a)
It is not moving relative to Earth
b)
It is moving away from Earth (Redshift)
c)
It is moving towards Earth (Blueshift)
d)
It is moving towards Earth (Redshift)
125.
Use the image to identify the motion of the object relative to Earth.  Compare the absorption spectra of the star to what the star would look like if it were not moving at all relative to Earth.
a)
It is not moving
b)
It is moving away from Earth (Redshift)
c)
It is moving towards Earth (Blueshift)
d)
It is moving towards Earth (Redshift)
126.
What best describes the doppler effect?
a)
An apparent change in frequency of a wave due to the relative motion between a wave source and an observer
b)
When sound changes pitch
c)
When light changes color
d)
An apparent change in the amplitude of a wave due to the relative motion between a wave source and an observer.
127.
If a star is being observed from Earth and it's light has shifted towards the blue side of the electromagnetic spectrum it would be...
a)
Moving towards the Earth
b)
Moving away from the Earth
c)
This is a trick question that cannot be answered
d)
It isn't a star, it is a very large blueberry.
128.
If a star is being observed from Earth and it's light has shifted towards the red side of the electromagnetic spectrum it would be...
a)
Moving towards the Earth
b)
Moving away from the Earth
c)
This is a trick question that cannot be answered
d)
It isn't a star, it is a very large blueberry.
129.
The vast majority of galaxies in our universe are moving away from us.  We know this because we observe __________ in the galaxies absorption spectra.
a)
Redshift
b)
Blueshift
c)
Turbulance
d)
Superposition
130.
Use the image to identify the motion of the object relative to Earth.  Compare the absorption spectra of the star to what the star would look like if it were not moving at all relative to Earth.
a)
It is not moving relative to Earth
b)
It is moving away from Earth (Redshift)
c)
It is moving towards Earth (Blueshift)
d)
It is moving towards Earth (Redshift)
131.
An object that is moving VERY fast away from Earth would have ________ than an object that is moving very slow away from Earth.
a)
More Redshift
b)
More Blueshift
c)
Less Redshift
d)
Less Blueshift
132.
An object that is moving VERY fast towards the Earth would have ________ than an object that is moving very slow towards the Earth.
a)
More Redshift
b)
More Blueshift
c)
Less Redshift
d)
Less Blueshift
133.
When redshift occurs, the perceived frequency of the wave would...
a)
Increase
b)
Decrease
c)
Stay the same
d)
Make bird sounds
134.
When redshift occurs, the perceived WAVELENGTH of the wave would...
a)
Increase
b)
Decrease
c)
Stay the same
d)
Make squirrell sounds
135.
When blueshift occurs, the perceived frequency of the wave would...
a)
Increase
b)
Decrease
c)
Stay the same
d)
Make duck sounds
136.
When blueshift occurs, the perceived WAVELENGTH of the wave would...
a)
Increase
b)
Decrease
c)
Stay the same
d)
Make frog sounds
137.

Stars that are relatively close can be distinguished from stars that are much farther away by making observations at different times during the year. This is because -

a)

closer stars will change a lot in size, while more distant stars appear the same size.

b)

more distant stars always appear to be the same color, but closer stars change color.

c)

closer stars will appear to shift more in relative position compared to more distant stars.

d)

more distant stars move more quickly through the sky in some seasons than closer stars.

138.

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that transmits thermal energy and is sometimes used to cook food or keep it warm is the wavelength known as–

a)

gamma radiation.

b)

infrared radiation.

c)

radio waves.

d)

X-rays.

139.

Astronomers make observations in visible light, but also in other parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, such as radio and gamma waves. Scientists make observations in different wavelengths because -

a)

the information provided by visible light is not a reliable source of data.

b)

observations in different wavelengths provide different information about stars.

c)

the equipment required for observations in other wavelengths is expensive.

d)

visible light only provides information about the closest objects in our galaxy.

140.

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light that can cause sunburn is known as–

a)

microwave radiation.

b)

infrared radiation.

c)

gamma radiation.

d)

ultraviolet radiation.

141.

When comparing two waves, the wave with the greatest wavelength is the one that has–

a)

the greatest height.

b)

the greatest speed.

c)

the most space between crests.

d)

traveled the longest distance.

142.

What can be used to determine objects movement relative to the earth

a)

the herzsprong-russel diagram

b)

electromagnetic spectrum

c)

nebula

d)

luminosity

143.

All objects viewed from Earth have slightly longer wavelengths. Evidence suggest that all objects in the universe are

a)

moving away from each other.

b)

hotter than our Sun.

c)

older than our solar system.

d)

absorbing radiation from stars.

144.

Which of the following characteristics of elements are used by astronomers to determine what distant stars are made of? All Elements -

a)

are composed of smaller particles, such as protons.

b)

can be found on the periodic table of elements.

c)

emit certain wavelengths of light when heated.

d)

are able to combine with others to form compounds.

145.

The absolute color of light emitted by a star is most useful in telling us--

a)

the age of the star.

b)

orbit.

c)

distance

d)

temperature

146.

What is the advantage to using radio waves to view stars.

a)

Radio waves travel faster than light waves

b)

Radio waves allow us to observe stars during the day

c)

Light waves cannot give information about temperature

d)

X-rays can see supernovas

147.

X-ray telescopes are used to measure the temperature of extremely hot radioactive stars such as -

a)

Clouds of water vapor in the atmosphere

b)

gases released by a supernova

c)

dust and gas in a nebula

d)

planets orbiting a main sequence star.

148.

The electromagnetic spectrum uses different _________________ to distinguish from the different forms of radiation.

a)

amplitude of wave

b)

speed

c)

wavelength

d)

intensity

149.

Scientists make observations in different wavelengths because

a)

information provided by visible light is not a reliable source

b)

observations in different wavelengths provide different information about the stars.

c)

the equipment required for observations in other wavelengths is expensive

150.

Wavelengths of light emitted by a star can provide information on all of the following except

a)

temperature

b)

direction it is moving

c)

chemical composition

d)

number of planets orbiting the star.

151.

The light emitted by a star can tell you____

a)

Average size

b)

Distance from Earth

c)

Chemical composition

d)

shape

152.

When comparing two waves, the wave with the greatest wavelength is the one that has----

a)

the greatest height

b)

the greatest speed

c)

the most space between the crests

d)

travelled the longest distance.

153.

What type of electromagnetic spectrum is using a wavelength around 10⁻8?

a)

Radio

b)

Intrared

c)

Visiable

d)

Ultravoliet 

154.

What electromagnetic spectrum is associated with the colors red, green, and blue?

a)

gamma rays

b)

visible light

c)

radio waves

d)

x-rays

155.

Which wave can do the most damage to humans!?!?!?

a)

Your mom

b)

Gamma Rays

c)

Microwave

d)

Ultraviolet

156.

Match the following

a)

Radio waves

1.

Has the longest wavelengths and the lowest frequency

b)

Microwaves

2.

Used in cell phone communication and police radar systems

c)

Infrared rays

3.

It is used in thermal imaging

d)

UV rays

4.

Overexposure to this can result in sunburns and skin cancer

e)

Gamma Rays

5.

Has the highest energy of all electromagnetic radiation and is the most damaging to human tissue

157.

Radiant energy spreads out from its source in all directions.

a)

True

b)

False

158.

Both X-rays and gamma rays have higher frequencies than ultraviolet rays.

a)

True

b)

False

159.

Communicating with satellites is an application of gamma rays.

a)

True

b)

False

160.

Reorder the following according to the spectrum

a)

red

b)

orange

c)

yellow

d)

green

e)

blue

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
161.

Reorder the following from shortest wavelength to the longest wavelength.

a)

gamma waves

b)

x-rays

c)

ultraviolet waves

d)

visible light

e)

infrared rays

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
162.

Reorder the following from shortest wavelength to the longest wavelength.

a)

radio waves

b)

microwaves

c)

infrared

d)

x-rays

e)

gamma waves

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
163.

The electromagnetic spectrum is a continuous range of ______ for electromagnetic radiation.

a)

light

b)

frequencies

c)

particles

d)

magnestism

164.

Which has more energy?

a)

radio/tv waves

b)

infrared

165.

Which has a higher frequency?

a)

visible light

b)

ultraviolet rays

166.

What is the difference between frequency and wavelength?

a)

The shorter wavelength, the less frequency.

b)

The longer the wavelength, the frequency is greater.

c)

The longer the wavelength, the frequency is less.

167.

Electromagnetic waves that you can see

a)

radio waves

b)

visible light

c)

x-rays

d)

ultraviolet rays

168.

Used for medical imaging to diagnose health issues in bones and teeth

a)

visible light

b)

ultraviolet rays

c)

x-rays

d)

gamma rays

169.

Reorder the following according to the spectrum

a)

yellow

b)

green

c)

blue

d)

indigo

e)

violet

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
170.

What can be used to determine objects movement relative to the earth

a)

the herzsprong-russel diagram

b)

electromagnetic spectrum

c)

nebula

d)

luminosity

171.

All objects viewed from Earth have slightly longer wavelengths. Evidence suggest that all objects in the universe are

a)

moving away from each other.

b)

hotter than our Sun.

c)

older than our solar system.

d)

absorbing radiation from stars.

172.

Which of the following characteristics of elements are used by astronomers to determine what distant stars are made of? All Elements -

a)

are composed of smaller particles, such as protons.

b)

can be found on the periodic table of elements.

c)

emit certain wavelengths of light when heated.

d)

are able to combine with others to form compounds.

173.

The absolute color of light emitted by a star is most useful in telling us--

a)

the age of the star.

b)

orbit.

c)

distance

d)

temperature

174.

What is the advantage to using radio waves to view stars.

a)

Radio waves travel faster than light waves

b)

Radio waves allow us to observe stars during the day

c)

Light waves cannot give information about temperature

d)

X-rays can see supernovas

175.

X-ray telescopes are used to measure the temperature of extremely hot radioactive stars such as -

a)

Clouds of water vapor in the atmosphere

b)

gases released by a supernova

c)

dust and gas in a nebula

d)

planets orbiting a main sequence star.

176.

The electromagnetic spectrum uses different _________________ to distinguish from the different forms of radiation.

a)

amplitude of wave

b)

speed

c)

wavelength

d)

intensity

177.

Scientists make observations in different wavelengths because

a)

information provided by visible light is not a reliable source

b)

observations in different wavelengths provide different information about the stars.

c)

the equipment required for observations in other wavelengths is expensive

178.

Wavelengths of light emitted by a star can provide information on all of the following except

a)

temperature

b)

direction it is moving

c)

chemical composition

d)

number of planets orbiting the star.

179.

The light emitted by a star can tell you____

a)

Average size

b)

Distance from Earth

c)

Chemical composition

d)

shape

180.

When comparing two waves, the wave with the greatest wavelength is the one that has----

a)

the greatest height

b)

the greatest speed

c)

the most space between the crests

d)

travelled the longest distance.

181.

What type of electromagnetic spectrum is using a wavelength around 10⁻8?

a)

Radio

b)

Intrared

c)

Visiable

d)

Ultravoliet 

182.

What electromagnetic spectrum is associated with the colors red, green, and blue?

a)

gamma rays

b)

visible light

c)

radio waves

d)

x-rays

183.

Which wave can do the most damage to humans!?!?!?

a)

Your mom

b)

Gamma Rays

c)

Microwave

d)

Ultraviolet

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