Astronomy Practice Questions - Chapter 2

What is the geocentric view of the universe?

• The belief that Earth is the center of the universe

• The belief that the Sun is the center of the universe

• The belief that the Moon is the center of the universe

• The belief that the universe has no center

How did our ancient ancestors think of the celestial sphere?

• An imaginary line perpendicular to the celestial equator

• An actual sphere of transparent material with stars embedded in it

• The point directly above your head

• The point where the sky meets the ground

How do stars appear to move in the night sky? (select all that apply)

• They all rise on the eastern horizon, move across the sky, and all set together on the western horizon

• They stay fixed in their positions relative to each other

• They move in a circular path around the observer

• Each star has its own apparent motion, independent of all the other stars

What is  the ecliptic?

• The angle between the celestial equator and the north star

• A narrow band of the sky that the sun, moon, and planets move across

• The angle between the Sun and the celestial equator

• An imaginary line that extends from the equator to the poles

What are the zodiac constellations?

• Constellations that lie within a narrow belt centered on the ecliptic

• Constellations that are visible only in the Southern Hemisphere

• Constellations that are visible only in the Northern Hemisphere

• Constellations that are visible all year round

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

8. What is an asterism?

• A noticeable star pattern within a constellation

• A star that appears to move faster than others in the sky

• A star that is part of multiple constellations

• A star that is visible only during certain seasons

Which celestial objects appear to move along the ecliptic? (select all that apply)

• The Sun and Moon

• The planets

• The Zodiac constellations

• The Big Dipper

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

A group of stars in the sky that appear to make a pattern to the viewer.

• constellation

• stars

• globular cluster

• the Zodiac

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Planet is the Greek word for…

• "wanderer"

• "mystery"

• "friendly"

• "lost"

Constellations change on a frequent basis because stars are constantly moving, thus changing the patterns we see in the sky every year.

• TRUE

• FALSE