WorksheetsVocab Review: Unit G
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins
Evidence that our universe is expanding (galaxies are getting further away from us) is found in the 我们的宇宙正在膨胀（星系离我们越来越远）的证据是在
red shift of light
blue shift of light
The universe 宇宙 began with ________. Evidence 证据 for this is _________
the Big Bang 大爆炸; cosmic background radiation 宇宙背景辐射
nuclear fusion 核聚变; gravitational pull 引力
supernova explosion; our Sun
radioactive dating 放射性测年; dinosaurs
The correct model for our solar system is the... 我们太阳系的正确模型是……
heliocentric 日心 model
geocentric 地心 model
Which statements accurately describes the differences between the terrestrial and jovian planets? (Select all that apply) 下列哪项陈述准确描述了类地行星和类木行星之间的区别？ （选择所有符合条件的）
terrestrial planets are larger, less dense, and further from the Sun than the jovian planets
jovian planets are smaller, more dense, and closer to the Sun than the terrestrial planets
jovian planets are larger, less dense, and further from the Sun than the terrestrial planets
terrestrial planets are smaller, more dense, and closer to the Sun than the jovian planets
ESRT pg. 15: Which statement is true about the terrestrial planets?
terrestrial planets have a lower mass than the jovian planets 类地行星的质量低于木星行星
terrestrial planets include Jupiter and Neptune 类地行星包括木星和海王星
terrestrial planets have a larger equatorial diameter than the jovian planets 类地行星的赤道直径比木星行星大
terrestrial planets have a longer period of revolution 类地行星公转周期较长
Earth's orbit around the Sun is called its... 地球绕太阳公转的轨道称为它的...
revolution 公转
rotation 自转
Earth spinning on its axis is called its... 地球绕着它的轴自转被称为它的...
revolution 公转
rotation 自转
The Coriolis effect describes the curving of objects traveling long distances, due to the Earth's... 科里奥利效应描述了由于地球的...
revolution
rotation
seasons
temperature
The Coriolis effect describes... 科里奥利效应描述了...
the curving of winds to the right in the Northern hemisphere; to the left in the southern hemisphere 北半球风向右转； 在南半球的左边
the curving of winds to the left in the Northern hemisphere; to the right in the southern hemisphere 北半球风向左转； 在南半球的右边
Select all that apply: What is the cause of the seasons on Earth? 选择所有适用项：地球上四季分明的原因是什么？
Earth's revolution around the Sun
Earth's 23.5 degree tilt
Angle of insolation
Radioactive decay
Foucault's pendulum is evidence for Earth's...
revolution
rotation
The Sun's apparent path in the sky is the shortest in which season? 太阳在天空中的视路径在哪个季节最短？
summer
winter
autumn/spring
The Sun's apparent path in the sky is the longest in which season?
summer
winter
autumn/spring
Proof of Earth's revolution around the Sun is...
the changing appearance of the moon
the changing constellations every month
the change in temperatures each season
the curving of winds in the northern hemisphere
What is the angle of insolation?
the radioactive decay of carbon-14
the angle at which the sun's energy hits the surface of the earth
the formation of tornadoes from low pressure systems
the rock cycle recycling different types of rocks into other types
Which letter shows the lowest angle of insolation, and therefore also the lowest temperatures?
A
B
C
D
Which letter shows the highest angle of insolation, and therefore also the highest temperatures?
A
B
C
D
Which latitude will experience the lowest angle of insolation, and therefore also the lowest temperatures?
90 ° N
45 ° N
30 ° N
15 ° N
When is the first day of summer in the Northern hemisphere?
6/21
3/21
9/22
12/21
When is the first day of winter in the Northern hemisphere?
6/21
3/21
9/22
12/21
Which statement correctly describes the tilt of the Northern hemisphere in winter time?
The N. hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun in the winter time
The N. hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun in the winter time
The perfect circle has an eccentricity value of...
e = 0
e = 0.5
e = 1
e = 0.8
A very elliptical (oval) shape has an eccentricity value of...
e = 0
e = 0.5
e = 0.8
e = 0.2
Which words best describes the shape of the orbits of the planets in our solar system? 哪个词最能描述我们太阳系中行星轨道的形状？
perfect circle
elliptical/eccentric shape
Which moon phase occurs when the moon is right in between the Earth and the Sun?
new moon
full moon
first quarter
waning crescent
Waxing 上弦月 (increasing in illuminated white portion) begins on the ____ side
right 右边
left 左边
An eclipse occurs when an object blocks the sun and casts a shadow. What are the two types of eclipses represented in the diagram? (select all that apply) 当物体阻挡太阳并投下阴影时，就会发生日食。 图中表示的两种日食是什么？ （选择所有符合条件的）
lunar 月食
solar 日食
Which type of eclipse casts a larger shadow?
lunar 月食
solar 日食
Based on the size of shadow created, which type of eclipse will last for a longer period of time? 根据产生的阴影大小，哪种类型的日食会持续更长的时间？
lunar 月食
solar 日食
What is the Earth's tilt?
23.5 °
90 °
45 °
360 °
In what direction does the moon revolve around the Earth?
clockwise 顺时针
counterclockwise 逆时针
How long does it take the moon to complete one full revolution around the Earth? 月球绕地球转一圈需要多长时间？
29 days (~a month)
24 hours
365 days
2 weeks
What type of stars could eventually become black holes at the end of their lifecycle? 什么样的恒星最终会在生命周期结束时变成黑洞？
massive stars
average stars
small stars
small-medium stars
What is the next stage in our Sun's lifecycle? 太阳生命周期的下一个阶段是什么？
red giant
supernova
black hole
white dwarf
What is the next stage in our Sun's lifecycle? 太阳生命周期的下一个阶段是什么？
red giant
supernova
black hole
white dwarf
The diagram shows nuclear fusion, which is the process that powers our Sun, and all living stars. Which statement best describes nuclear fusion? 该图显示了核聚变，这是为我们的太阳和所有活着的恒星提供动力的过程。 哪个陈述最能描述核聚变？
combining of lighter elements into heavy elements
combining of heavy elements into lighter elements
How old is our solar system? 我们的太阳系有多老？
14 billion years old
4.6 billion years old
46 billion years old
4.5 million years old
What is the surface temperature of Polaris (the North Star) 北极星（北极星）的表面温度是多少
6,000 K
2,000 K
10,000 K
8,000 K
What is the relative size of the star Polaris (the North Star)?
medium-large
very small
medium
What color is Polaris?
yellow
red
blue
