MILKY WAY NOTES - READING ?'s

What is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun known as?

• Light Year

• Parsec

• Astronomical Unit

• Kilometer

How many miles are equivalent to one Astronomical Unit?

• 6 trillion miles

• 93 million miles

• 206,000 miles

• 3.3 million miles

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

Which unit is used to measure the distance a star must be for parallax to be observed?

• Light Year

• Parsec

• Astronomical Unit

• Kilometer

What is the equivalent of 206,000 Astronomical Units in Parsecs?

• 1 pc

• 2 pc

• 3 pc

• 4 pc

What is the distance from the Sun to the edge of the solar system in astronomical units (AU)?

• 60 AU

• 100 AU

• 30 AU

• 90 AU

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What does "AU" stand for in astronomical measurements?

• Astronomical Unit

• Astrological Unit

• Atomic Unit

• Astral Unit

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-3

What is the significance of Alpha Centauri in astronomy?

• It is the closest star system to the Solar System.

• It is the brightest star in the night sky.

• It is the largest star in the Milky Way.

• It is the oldest known star.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

How is the distance to stars typically measured?

• In light years

• In kilometers

• In miles

• In astronomical units

Which unit is larger, an astronomical unit (AU) or a light year (ly)?

• Light Year

• Astronomical Unit

• They are the same

• It depends on the context

How is the Milky Way galaxy described in terms of size?

• Small-sized

• Averaged-sized

• Large-sized

• Giant-sized