Space Unit Test

What star is also known as the North Star?

• The Sun

• Polaris

• Betelgeuse

• Orion

What layer of the sun emits light?

• Chromosphere

• Core

• Corona

• Photosphere

What is the measure of a star’s brightness as seen from Earth?

• Parallax

• Absolute Magnitude

• Spectra

• Apparent Magnitude (luminosity)

What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?

• Spiral

• Barred Spiral

• Elliptical

• Irregular

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

At the end of its life cycle a high-mass star can become two things, what are they? (circle two, 2pts)

• Neutron Star

• Supernova

• White Dwarf

• Black Hole

• Red Giant

An H-R Diagram is a way to compare stars using their __________________________ and __________________________? (2pts)

• luminosity and temperature

• mass and distance

• age and size

• brightness and color

Constellations have NO / SOME scientific significance. They are still studied and discussed because:

• they are used for navigation and cultural storytelling.

• they have no practical use.

• they are only studied by astrologers.

• they are irrelevant in modern science.

What star is brightest? (These are all absolute magnitudes) (1pt)

• Star A: -4.3

• Star B: -4.4

• Star C: -1.8

• Star D: 5.6

What is the name of the reaction that fuels a star? And what is the first element used to fuel the star?

• Nuclear Fission, Carbon

• Nuclear Fusion, Helium

• Nuclear Fission, Iron

• Nuclear Fusion, Hydrogen

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What phase is the moon in if it is growing and is more than ½ full?

• Waning Crescent

• Waxing Gibbous

• 1st Quarter

• Waxing Crescent

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1