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Astronomy Vocab
Test Description: Vocab used on the Deep Space astronomy unit.
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Define the word luminosity
A
The brightness of a star as viewed from an observer compared to the Sun.
B
A word used in Harry Potter so turn on a light.
C
The size of a star compared to the Sun.
D
A brain training game.
2) What is a main sequence star?
A
A large star in the late stage of its life.
B
The early stage of a star's existence where most of its life is spent.
C
All the stars in the Milky Way.
D
A specific line of stars that can be seen in a row or sequence which make up constellations
3) Define intermediate.
A
End
B
When one object inflicts terror on another, causing a backing down.
C
Middle
D
Beginning
4) Define Solar System
A
The body which holds all other things in it.
B
The collection of Stars, planets and Moons found throughout space
C
The system consisting of Earth and Moon
D
The Sun, eight planets, and all objects held by the Sun's gravity
5) Define Universe
A
The Sun, eight planets, and all orbiting bodies around it.
B
The Milky Way which the Solar System is a part of.
C
The body which encompasses all other objects
D
A place where students go after high school
6) Define Dwarf
A
Large
B
Gigantic
C
Medium
D
Small
7) Mass
A
The temperature of an object
B
The brightness of an object
C
the luminosity of an object.
D
The size of an object
8) Define Galaxy
A
The spherical shaped Milky Way, which the Solar System is a part of.
B
The body that encompasses everything
C
The Sun, planets and orbiting bodies
D
Samsung's biggest competitor
9) Define cosmic background radiation
A
The shifting of light toward the red side of the spectrum
B
The heat generated from the Earth into space
C
The left over microwave energy observed potentially from the Big Bang
D
The bodies that surround the outter edge of the solar system
10) Define Redshift
A
The observation of distant objects turning blue.
B
The observation of distant objects turning red
C
The left over microwave energy observed potentially from the Big Bang
D
A method of collecting scientific data in which probes are injected into the blood stream causing a directional change.
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