Question 1

On which day of the year does the Sun reach its northern-most point in the sky?

Accepted Answer

A)  vernal equinox 
B)  summer solstice 
C)  autumnal equinox 
D)  winter solstice 
A)  vernal equinox 
B)  summer solstice 
C)  autumnal equinox 
D)  winter solstice

Question 2

The apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere during a year is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  prime meridian. 
B)  ecliptic plane. 
C)  circumpolar plane. 
D)  celestial equator. 
A)  prime meridian. 
B)  ecliptic plane. 
C)  circumpolar plane. 
D)  celestial equator.

Question 3

What would be the effect on the seasons if the tilt of Earth's axis were 10° rather than 23.5°?

Accepted Answer

If the tilt of Earth's axis were smaller

Question 4

The figure below shows the different phases of the Moon.Label each phase of the Moon shown.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The figure below shows the different phases...

Question 5

In consecutive non-leap years,the exact time at which the Autumnal or Vernal Equinoxes occurs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  later than the times they occurred in the previous year. 
B)  earlier than the times it occurred in the previous year. 
C)  exactly the same times they occurred in the previous year. 
D)  randomly earlier or later than the times they occurred in the previous year. 
A)  later than the times they occurred in the previous year. 
B)  earlier than the times it occurred in the previous year. 
C)  exactly the same times they occurred in the previous year. 
D)  randomly earlier or later than the times they occurred in the previous year.

Question 6

Solar and lunar eclipses are rare because the Moon's orbital plane is tipped by:

Accepted Answer

A)  5.2° relative to the plane defined by Earth's equator. 
B)  5.2° relative to Earth's orbital plane. 
C)  23.5° relative to the plane defined by Earth's equator. 
D)  23.5° relative to Earth's orbital plane. 
A)  5.2° relative to the plane defined by Earth's equator. 
B)  5.2° relative to Earth's orbital plane. 
C)  23.5° relative to the plane defined by Earth's equator. 
D)  23.5° relative to Earth's orbital plane.

Question 7

The figure below shows the different phases of the Moon.Label each phase of the Moon.What time would the full Moon be on your meridian? The new Moon?

Accepted Answer

@#IMG-DLM& The full Moon would

Question 8

Assume you are observing the night sky from a typical city in the United States at a latitude of +40°.Use the figure below to determine which month it is if the zodiac constellation Taurus is on your meridian at midnight.

Accepted Answer

A)  July 
B)  November 
C)  January 
D)  May 
A)  July 
B)  November 
C)  January 
D)  May

Question 9

Which of the following is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Everyone on Earth observes the same phase of the Moon on a given night. 
B)  The phases of the Moon cycle with a period of approximately 1 month. 
C)  In some phases, the Moon can be observed during the day. 
D)  The observed phase of the Moon changes obviously over the course of one night. 
A)  Everyone on Earth observes the same phase of the Moon on a given night. 
B)  The phases of the Moon cycle with a period of approximately 1 month. 
C)  In some phases, the Moon can be observed during the day. 
D)  The observed phase of the Moon changes obviously over the course of one night.

Question 10

For the following figure,label the north and south celestial poles,the celestial equator,and the ecliptic.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For the following figure,label the north and...

Question 11

The amount of the Earth's surface receiving sunlight during the day is

Accepted Answer

A)  the same in the northern and southern hemispheres during June. 
B)  less in the southern hemisphere than in the northern hemisphere during December. 
C)  more in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere during December. 
D)  less in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere during December. 
A)  the same in the northern and southern hemispheres during June. 
B)  less in the southern hemisphere than in the northern hemisphere during December. 
C)  more in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere during December. 
D)  less in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere during December.

Question 12

The Earth's axial tilt is 23.5 degrees.If the Earth's axial tilt was 15 degrees,which would be TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The seasons would remain the same. 
B)  Summers would be warmer. 
C)  Winters would last longer. 
D)  Winters would be warmer. 
A)  The seasons would remain the same. 
B)  Summers would be warmer. 
C)  Winters would last longer. 
D)  Winters would be warmer.

Question 13

Earth experiences seasons because of the tilt of its axis.What are the two consequences of this tilt that contribute to the seasons?

Accepted Answer

(1)Variation in the

Question 14

The meridian is defined as a great circle on the sky on which lie the:

Accepted Answer

A)  celestial equator and vernal equinox. 
B)  north and south celestial poles. 
C)  zenith and the north and south celestial poles. 
D)  zenith and east and west directions. 
A)  celestial equator and vernal equinox. 
B)  north and south celestial poles. 
C)  zenith and the north and south celestial poles. 
D)  zenith and east and west directions.

Question 15

At what time does the waxing gibbous phase rise?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 P.M. 
B)  9 A.M. 
C)  3 A.M. 
D)  9 P.M. 
A)  3 P.M. 
B)  9 A.M. 
C)  3 A.M. 
D)  9 P.M.

Question 16

Approximately how often do lunar eclipses occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  twice every year 
B)  once per month 
C)  twice every 11 months 
D)  once every 11 years 
A)  twice every year 
B)  once per month 
C)  twice every 11 months 
D)  once every 11 years

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  0° 
B)  +30° 
C)  +60° 
D)  +90° 
E)  This occurs at every latitude. 
A)  0° 
B)  +30° 
C)  +60° 
D)  +90° 
E)  This occurs at every latitude.

Question 18

We experience seasons because:

Accepted Answer

A)  Earth's equator is tilted relative to the plane of the Earth's orbit around the Sun. 
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 with a slower speed in its orbit during summer and a faster speed during winter. 
A)  Earth's equator is tilted relative to the plane of the Earth's orbit around the Sun. 
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 with a slower speed in its orbit during summer and a faster speed during winter.

Question 19

No matter where you are on Earth,stars appear to rotate about a point called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  zenith. 
B)  celestial pole. 
C)  meridian. 
D)  equinox. 
A)  zenith. 
B)  celestial pole. 
C)  meridian. 
D)  equinox.

Question 20

We observe different phases of the Moon because:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Moon passes through different portions of the Earth's shadow during its orbit. 
B)  some parts of the Moon reflect and other parts absorb sunlight. 
C)  the orbital position of the Moon determines which portion and how much of the lunar surface is illuminated by sunlight. 
D)  the Moon emits light in some places and only reflects light in other places. 
A)  the Moon passes through different portions of the Earth's shadow during its orbit. 
B)  some parts of the Moon reflect and other parts absorb sunlight. 
C)  the orbital position of the Moon determines which portion and how much of the lunar surface is illuminated by sunlight. 
D)  the Moon emits light in some places and only reflects light in other places.

On which day of the year does the Sun reach its northern-most point in the sky?

The apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere during a year is called the:

What would be the effect on the seasons if the tilt of Earth's axis were 10° rather than 23.5°?

The figure below shows the different phases of the Moon.Label each phase of the Moon shown.

In consecutive non-leap years,the exact time at which the Autumnal or Vernal Equinoxes occurs is:

Solar and lunar eclipses are rare because the Moon's orbital plane is tipped by:

The figure below shows the different phases of the Moon.Label each phase of the Moon.What time would the full Moon be on your meridian? The new Moon?

Assume you are observing the night sky from a typical city in the United States at a latitude of +40°.Use the figure below to determine which month it is if the zodiac constellation Taurus is on your meridian at midnight.

Which of the following is FALSE?

For the following figure,label the north and south celestial poles,the celestial equator,and the ecliptic.

The amount of the Earth's surface receiving sunlight during the day is

The Earth's axial tilt is 23.5 degrees.If the Earth's axial tilt was 15 degrees,which would be TRUE?

Earth experiences seasons because of the tilt of its axis.What are the two consequences of this tilt that contribute to the seasons?

The meridian is defined as a great circle on the sky on which lie the:

At what time does the waxing gibbous phase rise?

Approximately how often do lunar eclipses occur?

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

We experience seasons because:

No matter where you are on Earth,stars appear to rotate about a point called the:

We observe different phases of the Moon because:

Thinking Like an Astronomer

Laws of Motion

Light and Telescopes

The Formation of Stars and Planets

Terrestrial Worlds in the Inner Solar System

Atmospheres of Venus, earth, and Mars

The Giant Planets

Small Bodies of the Solar System

Measuring the Stars

Our Star: the Sun

Evolution of Low-Mass Stars

Evolution of High-Mass Stars

Measuring Galaxies

Our Galaxy: the Milky Way

The Evolution of the Universe

Formation of Structure

Life in the Universe

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

On which day of the year does the Sun reach its northern-most point in the sky?

The apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere during a year is called the:

What would be the effect on the seasons if the tilt of Earth's axis were 10° rather than 23.5°?

The figure below shows the different phases of the Moon.Label each phase of the Moon shown.

In consecutive non-leap years,the exact time at which the Autumnal or Vernal Equinoxes occurs is:

Solar and lunar eclipses are rare because the Moon's orbital plane is tipped by:

The figure below shows the different phases of the Moon.Label each phase of the Moon.What time would the full Moon be on your meridian? The new Moon?

Assume you are observing the night sky from a typical city in the United States at a latitude of +40°.Use the figure below to determine which month it is if the zodiac constellation Taurus is on your meridian at midnight.

Which of the following is FALSE?

For the following figure,label the north and south celestial poles,the celestial equator,and the ecliptic.

The amount of the Earth's surface receiving sunlight during the day is

The Earth's axial tilt is 23.5 degrees.If the Earth's axial tilt was 15 degrees,which would be TRUE?

Earth experiences seasons because of the tilt of its axis.What are the two consequences of this tilt that contribute to the seasons?

The meridian is defined as a great circle on the sky on which lie the:

At what time does the waxing gibbous phase rise?

Approximately how often do lunar eclipses occur?

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

We experience seasons because:

No matter where you are on Earth,stars appear to rotate about a point called the:

We observe different phases of the Moon because:

Thinking Like an Astronomer

Laws of Motion

Light and Telescopes

The Formation of Stars and Planets

Terrestrial Worlds in the Inner Solar System

Atmospheres of Venus, earth, and Mars

The Giant Planets

Small Bodies of the Solar System

Measuring the Stars

Our Star: the Sun

Evolution of Low-Mass Stars

Evolution of High-Mass Stars

Measuring Galaxies

Our Galaxy: the Milky Way

The Evolution of the Universe

Formation of Structure

Life in the Universe

Filters