Astronomy: Chapter 1 Review

Jerome observed a moon phase where only a small sliver of the Moon's left side was illuminated. Which of the following moon phases accurately represents Jerome's observation?

• Waxing Crescent

• Waxing Quarter

• Waning Crescent

• New Moon

Which moon phase immediately follows a 1sts quarter?

• Waxing Crescent

• First Quarter

• Waxing Gibbous

• Third Quarter

Raphael is observing the moon and notices that it is currently in a third quarter phase.

If he continues to track the moon's phases over the three days, which of the following moon phases is most likely to be observed next?

• Waxing Crescent

• First Quarter

• Waning Crescent

• New Moon

Which moon phase immediately follows a first quarter?

• Waxing Crescent

• First Quarter

• Waning Gibbous

• Waxing Gibbous

The following are four answers that students provided. Which answer is the most accurate and thorough response?

• "A light year is a measure of time, representing the amount of time it takes light to travel in one year."

• "A light year is a unit of distance, approximately equal to the distance light travels in one year."

• "A light year is equivalent to 1,000 kilometers, commonly used to measure long distances in space."

• "A light year is a measurement of speed, indicating how fast light can travel in a given period."

Data that can be described using numbers is said to be what?

• Relative

• Subjective

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

Which of the following is not a constellation?

• Ursa Major

• Cassiopeia 

• The Saucepan

• Orion

Astronomy is the study of _____________? (Select all that apply)

• space

• time

• energy

• matter

What is it called when the Sun reaches the northernmost position it will reach on the celestial sphere?

• Summer Solstice

• Vernal Solstice

• Autumnal Solstice

• Winter Solstice

Which star in the night sky can currently be used to find due North?

• Vega

• Morpheus

• Betelgeuse

• Polaris