Astronomy Terms and Motions Review

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following units would be used to measure the distance from Wilmington to Chicago?
kilometer
meter
light year
astronomical unit
Answer explanation
The distance from Wilmington to Chicago is best measured in kilometers, as it is a practical unit for long distances. Meters are too small, while light years and astronomical units are used for much larger cosmic distances.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following units would be used to measure the distance between stars and galaxies?
kilometer
meter
light year
astronomical unit
Answer explanation
The light year is the distance that light travels in one year, making it ideal for measuring vast distances in space, such as between stars and galaxies. Kilometers and meters are too small for such measurements.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following units would be used to measure the distance between planets in the solar system?
kilometer
meter
light year
astronomical unit
Answer explanation
The astronomical unit (AU) is the standard measurement for distances within our solar system, defined as the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, making it the most appropriate choice for measuring distances between planets.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following units would be used to measure the distance between planets in the solar system?
kilometer
meter
light year
astronomical unit
Answer explanation
The astronomical unit (AU) is the standard measurement for distances within our solar system, defined as the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, making it the most appropriate choice for measuring distances between planets.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unit is defined by the distance between the Sun and Earth?
parsec
light year
astronomical unit
megameter
Answer explanation
The astronomical unit (AU) is defined as the average distance between the Earth and the Sun, approximately 93 million miles or 150 million kilometers. This makes 'astronomical unit' the correct choice for the given question.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take for Earth to revolve around the Sun?
365 1/4 days
425 1/2 days
about 1 year
265 3/4 days
Answer explanation
Earth takes about 365 1/4 days to complete one revolution around the Sun, which is commonly referred to as 1 year. Thus, both '365 1/4 days' and 'about 1 year' are correct answers.
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis?
1 day
12 hours
24 hours
30 days
Answer explanation
The Earth takes approximately 1 day, or 24 hours, to complete one full rotation on its axis. Both '1 day' and '24 hours' are correct answers, as they represent the same duration.
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