Obj. 5 Space Science

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Obj. 5 Space Science
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The following picture represents what kind of
galaxy
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This giant group of stars are known as a
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Put the following words in order from largest to
smallest.

• Star
• Universe
• Solar system
• Galaxy

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All matter, energy, and space make up the

• Universe
• Stars
• Galaxies
• Solar system

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Name the unit of measurement most appropriate for
measuring distances in space.
A mile A fathom A kilometer A light year
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Examine the diagram. What type of movement does
the diagram illustrate?
Earths orbit Earths rotation Earths revolution
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The Tilt of the Earth causes what
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Moon phases occur because

• The movement of the earth and the moon
• The movement of the sun and earth
• The movement of the moon and sun

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As seen from Earth, the new moon changes from a
full moon to a new moon and back to a full moon
each
A. Year B. Month C. Day D. Season
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The moon is visible in the night sky because

• A. produces radiant energy
• B. refracts sunlight
• Gives of light
• Reflects sunlight

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An astronomer observes the moon in its last
quarter phase. What lunar phase will the
astronomer see 29.5 more or less days later?
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What season is occurring in the northern
hemisphere at point B?
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At which point does the northern Hemisphere
experience winter?
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At which point does the northern hemisphere
experience the shortest days?
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At which point does the northern hemisphere
experience spring?
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The major group of stars shown below on the
Hertzsprung-Russell diagram are called
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On which axis is the temperature located?
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On which axis is the luminosity located?
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Whats the connection between temperature and
luminosity?
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Lunar Eclipse occurs when the
Moon passes between Earth and sun Moon passes
through the suns shadow Earth passes through the
moons shadow
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Solar Eclipse occurs when
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes
between the Sun and the Earth so that the Sun is
wholly or partially obscured only occurs during a
new moon