M3 EXAM 1.2 _ Introduction to Astronomy_ 2024SPI-ASTRO-010-101.pdf

1/4/24, 3:14 PM M3 EXAM 1 : Introduction to Astronomy: 2024SPI-ASTRO-010-101 https://sjeccd.instructure.com/courses/40207/quizzes/268712 1/29 M3 EXAM 1 Due Jan 7 at 11:59pm Points 100 Questions 50 Available until Jan 8 at 11:59pm Time Limit 60 Minutes Allowed Attempts 2 Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score KEPT Attempt 2 20 minutes 100 out of 100 LATEST Attempt 2 20 minutes 100 out of 100 Attempt 1 35 minutes 98 out of 100  Correct answers are hidden. Score for this attempt: 100 out of 100 Submitted Jan 4 at 3:14pm This attempt took 20 minutes. Instructions There are 50 multiple choice questions based on the material covered in Modules 1-3. The exam is open book with a one hour time limit. You will have two attempts; Canvas will keep your higher score. If you plan on taking the exam a second time, please take at least two hours to study the material before you start the second attempt. Grading 2 points per question, 50 questions = 100 points possible. Expected Time on Task: 1 hour 2 / 2 pts Question 1

1/4/24, 3:14 PM M3 EXAM 1 : Introduction to Astronomy: 2024SPI-ASTRO-010-101 https://sjeccd.instructure.com/courses/40207/quizzes/268712 2/29 Is it possible for people to do astronomy at their home? Yes, they can see the Sun, Moon, stars and some planets, and can watch them rise and set No, unless they have a powerful enough telescope 2 / 2 pts Question 2 What is science? A body of knowledge A method by which we attempt to understand nature and how it behaves Both of these 2 / 2 pts Question 3 Which is the largest? Earth Sun Moon

1/4/24, 3:14 PM M3 EXAM 1 : Introduction to Astronomy: 2024SPI-ASTRO-010-101 https://sjeccd.instructure.com/courses/40207/quizzes/268712 3/29 2 / 2 pts Question 4 Which of these would be a good resource for someone looking to learn about astronomy? A local astronomy group webpage A magazine about astronomy An astronomy club at a local college or university All of these 2 / 2 pts Question 5 In the scientific method, what is the interpretation of the results? A scientific question The data A conclusion 2 / 2 pts Question 6 A star sets directly in the West. Roughly how many hours until it is above the horizon again? 0 6

1/4/24, 3:14 PM M3 EXAM 1 : Introduction to Astronomy: 2024SPI-ASTRO-010-101 https://sjeccd.instructure.com/courses/40207/quizzes/268712 4/29 12 24 2 / 2 pts Question 7 A star rises directly in the East. In what direction will it be 6 hours later? North and halfway up East and high South and halfway up West and low 2 / 2 pts Question 8 Imagine you see the star Vega low on the western horizon at 11:00 pm. 6 hours later what direction would you face (look) to see Vega?

1/4/24, 3:14 PM M3 EXAM 1 : Introduction to Astronomy: 2024SPI-ASTRO-010-101 https://sjeccd.instructure.com/courses/40207/quizzes/268712 5/29 Toward the south Toward the east Toward the west It would not be visible 2 / 2 pts Question 9 What is the name of constellation A? Cassiopeia The Big Dipper Saggitarius Scorpius

1/4/24, 3:14 PM M3 EXAM 1 : Introduction to Astronomy: 2024SPI-ASTRO-010-101 https://sjeccd.instructure.com/courses/40207/quizzes/268712 6/29 2 / 2 pts Question 10 Roughly how many hours out of a 24-hour day is a circumpolar star above the horizon? 0 12 24 2 / 2 pts Question 11 Who is most likely to use a star chart of constellations to find a particular star? An amateur astronomy out with her friends A professional astronomer communicating with other astronomers 2 / 2 pts Question 12

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