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Chapter 18 Test Review 2
Test Description: Moon Phases The Sun
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) The phrase “a giant, hot ball of gases held together by gravity” best describes a:
A
moon.
B
planet.
C
star.
D
meteorite.
2) An electrically-charged mixture of protons and electrons given off by the Sun is known as:
A
a magnetic storm.
B
a wind sock.
C
solar wind.
D
a sunspot.
3) Areas on the Sun representing cooler areas are called:
A
coronas.
B
auroras
C
solar constants.
D
sunspots.
4) Which letter of the picutre points to the photosphere?
A
D
B
Which letter of the picutre points to the photosphere?
C
B
D
A
5) Which letter in the picture points to the region of the sun where nuclear fusion takes place?
A
D
B
B
C
Which letter in the picture points to the region of the sun where nuclear fusion takes place?
D
C
6) Which letter in the picture points to a solar flare?
A
D
B
E
C
B
D
Which letter in the picture points to a solar flare?
7) Based on the picture, at which position would a full moon be seen from an observer on Earth?
A
A
B
D
C
Based on the picture, at which position would a full moon be seen from an observer on Earth?
D
E
8) Based on the picture, at which position would the moon NOT be visible from an observer on Earth at night?
A
Based on the picture, at which position would the moon NOT be visible from an observer on Earth at night?
B
C
C
E
D
D
9) What astronomical cycle is most directly responsible for one calendar year?
A
The revolution of Earth around the Sun
B
The revolution of the Moon around Earth
C
The rotation of Earth on its axix
D
The rotation of the Moon on its axis
10) The currently accepted theory about the formation of the Moon says the Moon formed:
A
somewhere else and moved close enough to be captured by Earth’s gravity.
B
from smaller chunks of “space junk” when the solar system formed.
C
when Earth collided with a large body that broke off a piece of Earth’s mantle.
D
during a period of very fast Earth rotation, splitting off a piece of Earth.
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