The red shift of visible light waves that is observed by astronomers on Earth is used to determine the

relative motions of distant galaxies

rotation periods of the planets

Evidence that the universe is expanding is best provided by the

red shift in the light from distant galaxies

change in the swing direction of a Foucault pendulum on Earth

parallelism of Earth's axis in orbit

spiral shape of the Milky Way galaxy

The average temperature of the planets

Decreases with greater distance from the Sun

Has no relationship to the distance from the Sun

Depends only on the chemical composition of the atmosphere of each planet

Increases with greater distance from the Sun

Which event is caused by Earth's revolution?

Different constellations observed in the night sky throughout the year

The apparent shift in the path of the Foucault pendulum

Deflection of planetary winds to the right in the northern hemisphere

The apparent rising and setting of the Sun

As viewed from Earth, most stars appear to move across the night sky because

Stars revolve around the center of the galaxy

The diagram below represents the orbits of three planets (X, Y, and Z) around star A. Star A is located at one focus and point B is the other focus. Numbers 1 through 9 represent different positions of the three planets. The arrows show the direction of revolution. Which statement about the period of revolution of the planets is correct?

Planet Z has a longer period of revolution than planet X

Planet X has a longer period of revolution than planet Y

The planets have equal periods of revolution.

Planet Y has a longer period of revolution than planet Z.

The elliptical share of the Earth's orbit results in

changes in the orbital velocity of the Earth

the oblate spheroid shape of the Earth

What change always occurs as the distance between the Earth and the Sun decreases?

The Earth's orbital speed increases

The gravitational force between the Earth and the Sun decreases

The Sun's apparent diameter decreases

The Sun's rate of rotation increases

In our solar system, the orbits of the planets are best described as

elliptical, with the Sun at one of the foci

circular, with the planet at the center

circular, with the Sun at the center

elliptical, with the planet at one of the foci

Which planetary model do scientists accept?

The planets' orbits are ellipses in a heliocentric model

The planets' orbits are circles in a geocentric model

The planets' orbits are ellipses in a geocentric model

The planets' orbits are circles in a heliocentric model

The diagram below represents two planets of equal mass, A and B, revolving around a star. The planets are represented at specific positions in their orbits. When both planets are at the positions represented, planet B

can be seen at night from planet A, and planet B is moving slower in its orbit

can be seen at night from planet A, and planet B is moving faster in its orbit

cannot be seen at night from planet A, and planet B is moving faster in its orbit

cannot be seen at night from planet A, and planet B is moving slower in its orbit

Regents ES - Astronomy Final

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Sun revolves around the center of

Polaris

Aldebaran

Earth

the Milky Way Galaxy

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Cosmic background radiation provides direct evidence for the origin of

the universe

our solar system

Earth's ozone layer

Earth's earliest atmosphere

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In which sequence are the items listed from least total mass to greatest total mass?

solar system, Milky Way, universe

Milky Way, solar system, universe

universe, Milky Way, solar system

Milky Way, universe, solar system

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the age of our solar system and the universe?

The universe is at least twice as old as our solar system.

Our solar system is at least twice as old as the universe.

Our solar system and the universe are estimated to be 5 billion years old.

Our solar system and the universe are estimated to be 10 billion years old.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The explosion associated with the theory and the formation of the universe inferred to have occurred how many billion ago?

less than 1

4.6

2.5

over 10

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Milky Way galaxy is best described as

a type of solar system

a constellation visible to everyone on Earth

a region in space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter

a spiral-shaped formation composed of billions of stars

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name usually given to the group of objects consisting of a Sun and any planets, comets, and other objects that orbit it?

a solar system

a galaxy

a universe

an ecosystem

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

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