Astronomy Final Exam part 1

Why does the Sun rise and set?

• Because the Earth orbits the Sun

• Because of the tilt of the Earth

• Because the Earth orbits the stars

• Because Earth rotates on its axis

Why do the stars rise and set?

• Trick question-stars do not rise and set

• Because the Earth orbits the Sun

• Because the stars orbit the Earth

• Because Earth rotates on its axis

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The Earth rotates around on its axis 360° each day. What is the rotation rate of the Earth?

• 15° per hour

• 30° per hour

• 360° per hour

• 460° per hour

What is the general motion of the stars in the sky at night?

• East to West

• North to South

• West to East

• South to North

What are the coordinates used to locate stars on the celestial sphere?

• Altitude and azimuth

• Latitude and longitude

• Right ascension and declination

• Zenith and horizon

Which of the following is NOT a reason we have seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's axis is tilted with respect to the Sun.

• There is more sunlight during the daytime during summer months than winter months.

• The sunlight is more direct during summer months than winter months.

• The Earth is closer to the Sun during summer months than winter months.

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The Sun's path on the celestial sphere over the course of the year is known as the

• zenith

• celestial equator

• horizon

• ecliptic

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What is the orbital period of the Earth?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 29.5 days

• 365 days

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According to the picture, these diurnal circles are of

• circumpolar stars

• zodiac constellations

• the Milky Way

• the planets

The paths of the planets in the sky all lie very close to the

• horizon

• equator

• ecliptic

• zenith