Honors Astronomy Final

What is our star called?

• Moon
• Mars
• Mercury
• Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

2. The point in the sky directly above your head at any given time is called the

• nadir
• zenith
• celestial pole
• horizon point
• bald spot

A proper experiment has _____ independent variables.

• 4
• 3
• 1
• 2

Which planet has the Great Red Spot?

• Mars
• Uranus
• Saturn
• Jupiter

Select the benefits of space telescopes.

• No atmospheric issues

• can be used 24/7

• expensive

• can be made quickly

The main difference between a main sequence star and a proto star is

• Main sequence stars are not formed from collapsing gas clouds like proto stars.
• Proto stars are older than main sequence stars.
• Main sequence stars are cooler than proto stars.
• Main sequence stars are stable and undergo nuclear fusion, while proto stars are still in the process of forming and have not yet started nuclear fusion.

A stellar nebula is

• A moon orbiting a planet
• A cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born.
• A type of black hole
• A group of comets in the solar system

What color are cool stars?

• Blue
• Green
• Red
• Yellow

Astronomers use constellations to

• predict the weather patterns on Earth
• study the behavior of marine animals
• locate and identify specific stars and other celestial objects
• create new types of telescopes

Liquid water can exist in the

• Habitable zone

• Schwarzschild radius

• Oort Cloud

• Event Horizon

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5