Astronomy Finals review pt1

Which ancient structure was used to track celestial events like solstices?

• Eiffel Tower

• Stonehenge

• Great Wall of China

• Empire State Building

Right Ascension is most similar to which Earth coordinate?

• Longitude

• Latitude

• Elevation

• Temperature

Spacetime combines:

• Space and mass

• Space and energy

• Space and time

• Time and gravity

What coordinate system is used to specify locations in the sky?

• Cartesian

• Polar

• Celestial

• Solar

Light allows us to see distant astronomical objects because it:

• Changes their shape

• Travels instantly

• Carries information

• Emits sound

An image scale helps astronomers determine:

• Brightness

• Speed

• Distance

• Size

The term 'plate scale' refers to:

• Telescope stability

• Size reference in an image

• Satellite path

• Moon phases

Which tool helps measure sizes in an astronomical image?

• Microscope

• Stopwatch

• JS9 software

• Photometer

If an object appears smaller in an image, it is likely:

• Slower

• Brighter

• Farther away

• More massive

Orbital motion is a result of:

• Friction and drag

• Magnetism

• Constant speed in a straight line

• Gravity and inertia