Astronomy Test #1

Front

Which astronomer suggested a heliocentric model?

Back

Copernicus

Front

Where is the Earth in the heliocentric model?

Back

orbiting around the middle of the solar system

Front

What was the name of the first satellite to enter space?

Back

Sputnik

Front

What country was responsible for the first satellite to enter space?

Back

Soviet Union

Front

Which US President signed a public order creating NASA? Options: Truman, Trump, Johnson, Eisenhower

Back

Eisenhower

Front

In July of what year did US Astronauts step on the surface of the moon for the first time?

Back

1969

Front

When is the Earth closest to the Sun?

Back

January

Front

When is the Earth farthest from the Sun?

Back

July

Front

What causes Earth's seasons?

Back

Earth's tilted axis

Front

What causes the Moon to be illuminated?

Back

It reflects light from the Sun.