Question 1

Six months from now, at what time of day will the stars be in the exact same places in your sky as they will be at midnight tonight?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 A.M. 
B)  noon 
C)  6 P.M. 
D)  midnight 
E)  This can never happen. 
A)  6 A.M. 
B)  noon 
C)  6 P.M. 
D)  midnight 
E)  This can never happen.

Question 2

At a latitude of +50$\degree$, how far above the horizon is the north celestial pole located?

Accepted Answer

A)  0$\degree$ 
B)  40$\degree$ 
C)  50$\degree$ 
D)  90$\degree$ 
E)  It is not visible at that latitude. 
A)  0$\degree$ 
B)  40$\degree$ 
C)  50$\degree$ 
D)  90$\degree$ 
E)  It is not visible at that latitude.

Question 3

Does the Moon rotate about its axis? If so, why do we only see one side from Earth?

Accepted Answer

The amount of time it takes fo

Question 4

Consider an observer located on the equator.If the observer sees a star directly overhead at
10 P.M., where will that star be located in the night sky at 3 A.M.?

Accepted Answer

The star will be vis

Question 5

The center of the Milky Way lies approximately 30 $\degree$ south of the celestial equator.From what latitudes on Earth is it impossible to view the center of our galaxy?

Accepted Answer

At latitudes greater than 90 @#LAT-DLM&

Question 6

A type of eclipse in which the Sun appears as a bright ring is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  total solar eclipse. 
B)  partial solar eclipse. 
C)  annular solar eclipse. 
D)  lunar eclipse. 
E)  umbral eclipse. 
A)  total solar eclipse. 
B)  partial solar eclipse. 
C)  annular solar eclipse. 
D)  lunar eclipse. 
E)  umbral eclipse.

Question 7

The day with the smallest number of daylight hours over the course of the year for a person living in the Northern Hemisphere is the

Accepted Answer

A)  summer solstice (June 21). 
B)  vernal equinox (March 20). 
C)  winter solstice (Dec.21). 
D)  autumnal equinox (Sept.23). 
E)  The number of daylight hours is always the same. 
A)  summer solstice (June 21). 
B)  vernal equinox (March 20). 
C)  winter solstice (Dec.21). 
D)  autumnal equinox (Sept.23). 
E)  The number of daylight hours is always the same.

Question 8

As the month passes, the Moon appears to rise later in the day or night when compared to the previous day.Explain why this happens.

Accepted Answer

In general,objects appear to rise and se

Question 9

Draw a picture showing the Moon's location relative to Earth and the Sun during a solar eclipse.

Accepted Answer

The Moon,Earth,and Sun should

Question 10

Why does the Moon always show the same face to Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Moon's rotation and orbita

Question 11

We experience seasons because

Accepted Answer

A)  Earth's equator is tilted relative to the plane of the solar system. 
B)  Earth is closer to the Sun in summer and farther from the Sun in the winter. 
C)  the length of the day is longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. 
D)  Earth moves at a slower speed in its orbit during summer and faster during winter. 
E)  The Western hemisphere of Earth is closer to the Sun than the Eastern hemisphere during the summer. 
A)  Earth's equator is tilted relative to the plane of the solar system. 
B)  Earth is closer to the Sun in summer and farther from the Sun in the winter. 
C)  the length of the day is longer in the summer and shorter in the winter. 
D)  Earth moves at a slower speed in its orbit during summer and faster during winter. 
E)  The Western hemisphere of Earth is closer to the Sun than the Eastern hemisphere during the summer.

Question 12

During summer above the Arctic Circle

Accepted Answer

A)  the Moon cannot be seen. 
B)  the Sun can always be seen. 
C)  the Sun cannot be seen. 
D)  the Sun is always in the southern part of the sky. 
E)  the Sun is always directly overhead. 
A)  the Moon cannot be seen. 
B)  the Sun can always be seen. 
C)  the Sun cannot be seen. 
D)  the Sun is always in the southern part of the sky. 
E)  the Sun is always directly overhead.

Question 13

If the Moon was full three days ago, what phase will it be in tonight, and when will it rise and set?

Accepted Answer

The Moon's phase cycles on a 29.5-day pe

Question 14

In regard to the phase of the Moon, the term waxing means

Accepted Answer

A)  it is less than half illuminated. 
B)  it is more than half illuminated. 
C)  it is becoming smaller. 
D)  the illuminated area is increasing. 
E)  the illuminated area is decreasing. 
A)  it is less than half illuminated. 
B)  it is more than half illuminated. 
C)  it is becoming smaller. 
D)  the illuminated area is increasing. 
E)  the illuminated area is decreasing.

Question 15

Using the figure below, what time of the day or night will the zodiac constellation Taurus rise in March?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 P.M. 
B)  8 P.M. 
C)  2 A.M. 
D)  8 A.M. 
E)  noon 
A)  2 P.M. 
B)  8 P.M. 
C)  2 A.M. 
D)  8 A.M. 
E)  noon

Question 16

At what latitude is the north celestial pole located at your zenith?

Accepted Answer

A)  0$\degree$ 
B)  (+30$\degree$) 
C)  (+60$\degree$) 
D)  (+90$\degree$) 
E)  This occurs at every latitude. 
A)  0$\degree$ 
B)  (+30$\degree$) 
C)  (+60$\degree$) 
D)  (+90$\degree$) 
E)  This occurs at every latitude.

Question 17

Earth has an average radius of approximately 6.4 * 103 km.What is the average speed, in units of km/s, of the ground at Earth's equator due to the daily rotation of Earth if there are 8.64*104 seconds per day?

Accepted Answer

Here the students need to convert the ra

Question 18

Draw a dome representing the visible sky.Label the horizon, meridian, zenith, and each of the four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west).

Accepted Answer

The drawing should look like a dome,with

Question 19

How often do leap years occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  almost every 3 years 
B)  almost every 4 years 
C)  almost every 5 years 
D)  almost every 8 years 
E)  almost every 10 years 
A)  almost every 3 years 
B)  almost every 4 years 
C)  almost every 5 years 
D)  almost every 8 years 
E)  almost every 10 years

Question 20

At what time does a third quarter Moon rise?

Accepted Answer

A)  midnight 
B)  noon 
C)  3 P.M. 
D)  6 A.M. 
E)  6 P.M. 
A)  midnight 
B)  noon 
C)  3 P.M. 
D)  6 A.M. 
E)  6 P.M.

Exam 2: Patterns in the Skymotions of Earth and the Moon

Six months from now, at what time of day will the stars be in the exact same places in your sky as they will be at midnight tonight?

At a latitude of +50 °\degree° , how far above the horizon is the north celestial pole located?

Does the Moon rotate about its axis? If so, why do we only see one side from Earth?

Consider an observer located on the equator.If the observer sees a star directly overhead at 10 P.M., where will that star be located in the night sky at 3 A.M.?

The center of the Milky Way lies approximately 30 °\degree° south of the celestial equator.From what latitudes on Earth is it impossible to view the center of our galaxy?

A type of eclipse in which the Sun appears as a bright ring is called a(n)

The day with the smallest number of daylight hours over the course of the year for a person living in the Northern Hemisphere is the

As the month passes, the Moon appears to rise later in the day or night when compared to the previous day.Explain why this happens.

Draw a picture showing the Moon's location relative to Earth and the Sun during a solar eclipse.

Why does the Moon always show the same face to Earth?

We experience seasons because

During summer above the Arctic Circle

If the Moon was full three days ago, what phase will it be in tonight, and when will it rise and set?

In regard to the phase of the Moon, the term waxing means

Using the figure below, what time of the day or night will the zodiac constellation Taurus rise in March?

At what latitude is the north celestial pole located at your zenith?

Earth has an average radius of approximately 6.4 * 103 km.What is the average speed, in units of km/s, of the ground at Earth's equator due to the daily rotation of Earth if there are 8.64*104 seconds per day?

Draw a dome representing the visible sky.Label the horizon, meridian, zenith, and each of the four cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west).

How often do leap years occur?

At what time does a third quarter Moon rise?

Thinking Like an Astronomer

Motion of Astronomical Bodies

Gravity and Orbits

Light

The Tools of the Astronomer

The Formation of Planetary Systems

The Terrestrial Planets and Earths Moon

Atmospheres of the Terrestrial Planets

Worlds of Gas and Liquidthe Giant Planets

Planetary Moons and Rings

Dwarf Planets and Small Solar System Bodies

Taking the Measure of Stars

Our Starthe Sun

The Interstellar Medium and Star Formation

Evolution of Low-Mass Stars

Evolution of High-Mass Stars

Relativity and Black Holes

Galaxies

The Milky Waya Normal Spiral Galaxy

The Expanding Universe

Cosmology

Large-Scale Structure in the Universe

Life

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At a latitude of +50 $\degree$ , how far above the horizon is the north celestial pole located?

The center of the Milky Way lies approximately 30 $\degree$ south of the celestial equator.From what latitudes on Earth is it impossible to view the center of our galaxy?

Earth has an average radius of approximately 6.4 * 10³ km.What is the average speed, in units of km/s, of the ground at Earth's equator due to the daily rotation of Earth if there are 8.64*10⁴ seconds per day?