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Astronomy Unit Review 2
Test Description: Astronomy Unit Review 2
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) A galaxy that has a shape similar to a football is a(n) ____ galaxy.
A
normal spiral
B
barred spiral
C
irregular
D
elliptical
2) Dark, cooler areas on the Sun's surface are called ____.
A
prominences
B
sunspots
C
coronas
D
solar flares
3) A group of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity is a ____.
A
constellation
B
Local Group
C
galaxy
D
both a and b
4) The Sun produces energy by ____ in its core.
A
carbon
B
oxygen
C
nuclear fusion
D
helium
5) The spiral shape of the Milky Way Galaxy CANNOT be seen from Earth because ____.
A
we are located within one of its spiral arms
B
our view is blocked by the Sun
C
we are located above the galaxy
D
none of the above
6) In a ____ telescope, light passes through convex lenses.
A
Hubble
B
refracting
C
shuttle
D
reflecting
7) Optical telescopes include ____.
A
reflecting telescopes only
B
refracting telescopes only
C
radio telescopes only
D
reflecting telescopes and refracting telescopes
8) ____ telescopes collect and record radio waves given off by some objects in space.
A
Refracting
B
Reflecting
C
Optical
D
Radio
9) Why does the Moon shine?
A
Because it reflects the light of the Earth.
B
Because it is reflecting the light of the Sun.
C
Because its hot, molten core burns from within..
D
Because two prominences have combined to form a solar flare.
10) Earth's yearly orbit around the Sun
A
waxing
B
rotation
C
revolution
D
axis
11) changing appearances of the Moon from Earth
A
Moon phases
B
rotation
C
axis
D
revolution
12) turning of Earth on its axis
A
axis
B
revolution
C
waxing
D
rotation
13) Moon phases in which the amount of lighted surface seen on Earth increases
A
revolution
B
waxing
C
rotation
D
axis
14) imaginary line extending between the poles around which Earth spins
A
yes
B
rotation
C
no
D
axis
15) caused by Earth's coming between the Sun and the Moon and casting its shadow on the Moon
A
lunar eclipse
B
full moon
C
solar eclipse
D
craters
16) Moon phase in which none of the lighted surface of the Moon can be seen from Earth
A
solar eclipse
B
craters
C
full moon
D
new moon
17) depressions on the Moon caused by the impact of meteorites
A
craters
B
solar eclipse
C
full moon
D
new moon
18) caused by the Moon's being between the Sun and Earth and casting its shadow on Earth
A
craters
B
solar eclipse
C
lunar eclipse
D
full moon
19) phase in which all of the lighted side of the Moon can be seen from Earth
A
craters
B
full moon
C
lunar eclipse
D
solar eclipse
20) greenhouse effect causes extremely high surface temperatures
A
Pluto
B
Saturn
C
Venus
D
Jupiter
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