Absolute and Apparent Magnitude

Quiz
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The brightness of a star as seen from Earth is its
apparent brightness.
absolute brightness.
parallax.
reflective brightness.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
A very bright star can seem to be dimmer because it is
further away
cooler in temperature
very close
batteries are dying
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The absolute brightness of a star depends on its
distance and temperature.
size and temperature.
color and temperature.
distance and color.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which star appears the least bright from Earth?
B
A
C
D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Stars are classified by apparent magnitude based on
size.
brightness.
distance.
astronomy.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Stars that are farther away appear smaller and what?
dimmer
brighter
same brightness
none of the above
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the scale of how bright an object appears to be in the sky as we see it? This view could be impaired
Apparent Magnitude
Absolute Magnitude
Parallax
Parallel
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