Astronomy Practice Test - 2

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Antro 2AB Spring 2014 Practice Exam Section 1: Multiple Choice What is the largest planet in our solar system? a. Earth b. Venus c. Jupiter d. Saturn Which two planets in our solar system rotate clockwise (retrograde motion) compared to the others that rotate counterclockwise? a. Mars and Neptune b. Venus and Uranus c. Mercury and Pluto d. Jupiter and Saturn What is the name of the galaxy that contains our solar system? a. Milky Way b. Andromeda c. Orion d. Triangulum The point in an object's orbit where it is farthest from the Sun is called: a. Aphelion b. Perihelion c. Equinox d. Solstice Which moon of Jupiter is known to have active geysers that spew water into space? a. Io b. Ganymede c. Europa d. Callisto Section 2: True or False True or False: The Moon has its own source of light, like the Sun. True or False: The Great Bear, also known as the Big Dipper, is a constellation in the night sky. True or False: Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars outside our solar system. True or False: The term "light-year" measures time, not distance. True or False: The Oort Cloud is a region in the solar system populated by comets. Section 3: Short Answer
Explain why the Moon goes through phases and describe the phases. What is a pulsar, and how does it form? Describe the concept of the "Goldilocks zone" and its significance in the search for extraterrestrial life. Explain the difference between a meteoroid, a meteor, and a meteorite. What is the purpose of a space telescope, and name one other space telescope besides the Hubble Space Telescope. Section 4: Fill in the Blanks The study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of the universe is known as ___________. The point in the sky directly above an observer is called the ___________. The process by which a star like our Sun reaches the end of its life and expands to a larger size is called ___________. The dark, cooler areas on the Sun's surface are known as ___________. The phenomenon where the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon, is called a ___________. Section 5: Matching Match the celestial object or phenomenon with its description: A. Nebula B. Comet C. Hubble Space Telescope D. Red Giant E. Equinox A large cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars. A celestial object made of ice, dust, and rock that orbits the Sun. A space telescope known for its contributions to deep space observations. A stage in the life cycle of a star, characterized by its expansion and cooling. The two times in a year when the day and night are approximately equal in length. Section 6: Essay Question Discuss the impact of light pollution on astronomical observations and the importance of preserving dark skies for scientific research and human well-being. Feel free to use this practice test to test your knowledge of astronomy. After completing the test, you can review your answers and check them against the correct answers and explanations. Good luck with your studies!
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