Unit 1 Test: Big Bang

Which astronomical term is described by "a group of stars forming a pattern"?

• solar system

• galaxy

• constellation

• nebula

"The study of the absorption and emission of radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum" best defines

• astronomy

• spectroscopy

• chemistry

• planetary geology

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-4

In which scientific discipline can spectroscopy be used?

• astronomy

• biology

• chemistry

• all fields

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which region(s) of the EM Spectrum can be detected by human eyes?

• Visible Light

• Infrared

• Radio Waves

• Gamma Rays

• Microwaves

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

Which region(s) of the EM Spectrum have the longest waves?

• Microwaves

• Gamma Rays

• Infrared

• Radio Waves

• Ultraviolet

Which region(s) of the EM Spectrum have the highest energy waves?

• Gamma Rays

• Infrared

• Ultraviolet

• Radio Waves

• Microwaves

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

Which region(s) of the EM Spectrum are considered "ionizing radiation"?

• Infrared

• Gamma Rays

• X-Rays

• Ultraviolet

• Microwaves

Which TWO regions of the EM Spectrum are best collected from Earth?

• Radio Waves

• Visible Light

• Infrared

• Microwaves

• Gamma Rays

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NGSS.HS-PS4-5

What is an advantage of telescopes?

• They are less expensive to operate

• They are easily maintained

• Instruments can easily be updated as new advancements are made

• They are not restricted by Earth's atmosphere

About how old is our universe?

• 5000 years

• 4.5 billion years

• 14 billion years

• 22 billion years

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2