Question 1

If tonight the Moon is in the waxing gibbous phase,in three days the Moon will most likely be in the

Accepted Answer

A)  new phase. 
B)  full phase. 
C)  third quarter phase. 
D)  first quarter phase. 
A)  new phase. 
B)  full phase. 
C)  third quarter phase. 
D)  first quarter phase. B

Question 2

The altitude of the Sun as it crosses the meridian changes during the year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The ecliptic plane is defined by the motion of __________ in the sky.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Moon 
B)  the Sun 
C)  Polaris 
D)  the stars 
A)  the Moon 
B)  the Sun 
C)  Polaris 
D)  the stars B

Question 4

The fact that we always see the same side of the Moon indicates that the Moon does not rotate about an axis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  less than half-illuminated. 
B)  more than half-illuminated. 
C)  becoming smaller. 
D)  increasing in brightness. 
A)  less than half-illuminated. 
B)  more than half-illuminated. 
C)  becoming smaller. 
D)  increasing in brightness.

Question 6

If you went out tonight and looked at the sky at midnight,at what time would you have to observe 6 months from now in order to find the stars in exactly the same position in the sky? Assume that you could see the stars at any time,day or night.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 A.M. 
B)  Noon 
C)  6 P.M. 
D)  Midnight 
A)  6 A.M. 
B)  Noon 
C)  6 P.M. 
D)  Midnight

Question 7

Earth revolves around the Sun in the same direction Earth spins about its axis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

At what latitude is the north celestial pole at your horizon?

Accepted Answer

A)  0° 
B)  +30° 
C)  +60° 
D)  +90° 
E)  This can never happen. 
A)  0° 
B)  +30° 
C)  +60° 
D)  +90° 
E)  This can never happen.

Question 9

A person who lives at the equator will see the Sun directly overhead at noon every day of the year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 that is longer than its sidereal period. 
C)  In some phases,the Moon can be observed during the day. 
D)  The observed phase of the Moon changes 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 that is longer than its sidereal period. 
C)  In some phases,the Moon can be observed during the day. 
D)  The observed phase of the Moon changes over the course of one night.

Question 11

When a lunar eclipse occurs,on average more people will witness it as a partial eclipse than as a total eclipse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When a solar eclipse occurs,the Sun lies between the Earth and Moon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A partial lunar eclipse occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  the Sun appears to go behind the Moon. 
B)  the Moon passes through part of the Earth's shadow. 
C)  the Moon shadows part of the Sun. 
D)  the Earth passes through part of the Moon's shadow. 
A)  the Sun appears to go behind the Moon. 
B)  the Moon passes through part of the Earth's shadow. 
C)  the Moon shadows part of the Sun. 
D)  the Earth passes through part of the Moon's shadow.

Question 14

For an observer in Seattle,Washington,which is located at   ,what is the minimum height above the southern horizon that the Sun will have throughout the year and approximately when will this occur?

Accepted Answer

The Sun will be at its minimum height ab

Question 15

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 constellation of the zodiac would be nearest the meridian at 6 P.M.in September.

Accepted Answer

A)  Scorpius 
B)  Gemini 
C)  Aquarius 
D)  Leo 
A)  Scorpius 
B)  Gemini 
C)  Aquarius 
D)  Leo

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The Moon's phase cycles on a 29.5 day pe

Question 17

On which great celestial circle(s)on the celestial sphere would you find the position of the autumnal equinox?

Accepted Answer

On both the celestia

Question 18

Explain how the aberration of starlight provides a compelling demonstration that Earth revolves around the Sun.

Accepted Answer

As Earth revolves around the Sun,light f

Question 19

The Moon's sidereal period is 2.2 days shorter than the period during which the Moon's phases change because

Accepted Answer

A)  the Moon always keeps the same side turned toward the Earth. 
B)  the Earth must rotate so an observer can see the Moon. 
C)  the Moon's orbit is tilted with respect to the Earth's rotational axis. 
D)  the Earth moves significantly in its orbit around the Sun during that time. 
A)  the Moon always keeps the same side turned toward the Earth. 
B)  the Earth must rotate so an observer can see the Moon. 
C)  the Moon's orbit is tilted with respect to the Earth's rotational axis. 
D)  the Earth moves significantly in its orbit around the Sun during that time.

Question 20

During which lunar phase do solar eclipses occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  New 
B)  First quarter 
C)  Full 
D)  Third quarter 
A)  New 
B)  First quarter 
C)  Full 
D)  Third quarter

Exam 2: Patterns in the Skymotions of Earth

If tonight the Moon is in the waxing gibbous phase,in three days the Moon will most likely be in the

The altitude of the Sun as it crosses the meridian changes during the year.

The ecliptic plane is defined by the motion of __________ in the sky.

The fact that we always see the same side of the Moon indicates that the Moon does not rotate about an axis.

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

If you went out tonight and looked at the sky at midnight,at what time would you have to observe 6 months from now in order to find the stars in exactly the same position in the sky? Assume that you could see the stars at any time,day or night.

Earth revolves around the Sun in the same direction Earth spins about its axis.

At what latitude is the north celestial pole at your horizon?

A person who lives at the equator will see the Sun directly overhead at noon every day of the year.

Which of the following is false?

When a lunar eclipse occurs,on average more people will witness it as a partial eclipse than as a total eclipse.

When a solar eclipse occurs,the Sun lies between the Earth and Moon.

A partial lunar eclipse occurs when

For an observer in Seattle,Washington,which is located at ,what is the minimum height above the southern horizon that the Sun will have throughout the year and approximately when will this occur?

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 constellation of the zodiac would be nearest the meridian at 6 P.M.in September.

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

On which great celestial circle(s)on the celestial sphere would you find the position of the autumnal equinox?

Explain how the aberration of starlight provides a compelling demonstration that Earth revolves around the Sun.

The Moon's sidereal period is 2.2 days shorter than the period during which the Moon's phases change because

During which lunar phase do solar eclipses occur?

Why Learn Astronomy

Gravity and Orbitsa Celestial Ballet

Light

The Tools of the Astronomer

The Birth and Evolution of Planetary Systems

The Terrestrial Planets and Earths Moon

Atmospheres of the Terrestrial Planets

Worlds of Gas and Liquidthe Giant Planets

Gravity Is More Than Keplers Laws

Planetary Adornmentsmoons and Rings

Dwarf Planets and Small Solar System Bodies

Taking the Measure of Stars

A Run-Of-The-Mill G-Type Starour Sun

Star Formation and the Interstellar Medium

Stars in the Slow Lanelow-Mass Stellar Evolution

Live Fast,die Younghigh-Mass Stellar Evolution

Our Expanding Universe

Galaxies

The Milky Waya Normal Spiral Galaxy

Modern Cosmology

The Origin of Structure

Life

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