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Astronomy Part 2 - Segment 1
Test Description: This content relates to the Astronomy Part 2 Unit
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1) Which of these best describes the composition of a nebula such as the Crab Nebula?
A
large asteroids
B
planets and moons
C
ice crystals
D
cloud of gas and dust
2) Which of the following planets has the fastest orbital velocity?
A
Pluto
B
Mercury
C
Jupiter
D
Mars
3) Which sequence correctly lists the relative sizes from smallest to largest?
A
Solar System, the Universe, Milky Way Galaxy
B
the Universe, Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy
C
Milky Way Galaxy, Solar System, the Universe
D
Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, the Universe
4) Photography of the surface of Mars reveal the presence of shifting sand dunes.
A
This indicates the presence of magnetic pole reversals on Mars.
B
This indicates the presence of precipitation on Mars.
C
This indicates the presence of plate tectonics on Mars.
D
This indicates the presence of winds on Mars.
5) What separates the inner planets from the outer planets?
A
the comets
B
the Oort Cloud
C
the Sun
D
the Asteroid Belt
6) Very old Lunar craters still exist; however, those on Earth have been erased. Why?
A
The Moon only experiences gentle rain.
B
Earth's erosional forces are different.
C
There are no erosional forces on the Moon.
D
There is only erosion by wind on the Moon.
7) What causes the seasons on Earth?
A
the 23.5 degree tilt of Earth's axis
B
Earth's circular orbit
C
Earth's Moon
D
differences in the surface features on Earth
8) Why does the same side of the Moon always face Earth?
A
the other side is made of cheese
B
its period of rotation and period of revolution are the same length
C
the gravitational pull of the Earth varies as the Moon orbits Earth
D
it goes through two rotations for each revolution arount Earth
9) The gravitational pull of the Moon is the main cause of the
A
winds on Earth.
B
lunar eclipse.
C
Coriolis Effect.
D
daily tides on Earth.
10) Which statement provides evidence that Earth revolves around the Sun?
A
The Coriolis Effect causes winds to curve differently.
B
The stars appear to circle the Earth during the night.
C
Different star constellations are visible at different seasons.
D
The Sun follows an apparent arc across the sky.
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