Astronomy Practice Questions - Chapter 2
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
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
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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