1.
(05.01 LC)
Which of the following measurements is used to compare the distance between objects in the solar system? (5 points)
Distance between Earth and Saturn
Distance between the sun and Earth
Speed of rotation of Saturn
Speed of rotation of Earth
2.
(05.01 MC)
The table below compares the distances of two astronomical bodies from Earth.
Astronomical Distances
Astronomical Body Distance from Earth
Sun 149 million kilometers
A star 4.4 light years
Based on the table, which of the following statements is true? (5 points)
A shuttle from Earth would take more time to reach the sun than to reach the star.
A shuttle from Earth would take the same time to reach the sun and the star.
Earth is farther away from the sun than from the star.
Earth is closer to the sun than to the star.
3.
(05.01 LC)
Which astronomical body or a collection of astronomical bodies is likely to include the others listed? (5 points)
Comet
Galaxy
Solar system
Universe
4.
(05.01 HC)
An unlabeled hierarchical diagram of some astronomical bodies is shown. The labels A, B, C, and D can be used to represent galaxies, solar system, clusters, universe, and planets.
An image of four circles nestled one within the other is shown. The lower boundary of all four circles touch one another. The largest and the outermost circle is labeled A. The next circle in order is labeled B. The next circle is labeled C. The innermost circle is labeled D.
Part 1: Which four astronomical bodies would you choose to represent the four labels in the diagram?
Part 2: Justify your choice based on the hierarchical relationships in astronomical bodies. (10 points)
5.
(05.02 LC)
Which of the following is the closest estimate of the number of galaxies present in the universe? (5 points)
One hundred
Ten thousand
Ten million
One hundred billion
6.
(05.02 MC)
Which of the following best describes an elliptical galaxy? (5 points)
Interstellar dust and gases forming a smooth circular pattern
Several billion stars arranged in a smooth flat manner
A group of stars forming recognizable patterns in the night sky
Millions of planets arranged in the shape of a disk with spiraling arms
7.
(05.03 LC)
Which of the following stars is likely to emit the most energy into space? (5 points)
The brightest star
The dimmest star
The smallest star
The coldest star
8.
(05.03 MC)
The surface temperature of four stars is shown in the table below.
Surface Temperature
Star Temperature (Degree Celsius)
A 3,600
B 6,000
C 2,000
D 15,000
If one of these stars happens to be blue, which star is most likely to be that color? (5 points)
A
B
C
D
9.
(05.03 MC)
Part 1: Describe the mass and surface temperature of the supergiant stars.
Part 2: Explain where on the HR diagram you would expect to find a supergiant star based on its physical properties. (10 points)
10.
(05.04 LC)
The structural layers of the sun are shown in the cross-sectional diagram. (5 points)
An image of six concentric circles is shown. The six layers thus formed are of varying thickness. The layers in order from inside out are labeled, A, B, C, D, E, F.
Which layer represents the corona?
C
D
E
F
11.
(05.04 LC)
Which feature of the sun is a section that is cooler than its surroundings? (5 points)
Corona
Prominence
Solar flare
Sunspot
12.
(05.06 LC)
Which of the following terms describes the rate at which an action is repeated over time? (5 points)
Frequency
Nanometer
Trough
Wavelength
13.
(05.06 MC)
The table below shows two types of electromagnetic waves and three random applications of electromagnetic waves.
Type of Wave Applications of Waves
Gamma rays 1. Used in spectrometers to measure elements on the surface of celestial bodies
Radio waves 2. Used to measure gravity fields
3. Detect the heat released by astronomical objects
Which of these best matches the waves with their applications? (5 points)
Gamma rays�2 and radio waves�3
Gamma rays�3 and radio waves�2
Gamma rays�2 and radio waves�1
Gamma rays�1 and radio waves�2
14.
(05.07 MC)
Which of the following statements best explains how the photopolarimeter has made outer space exploration easier? (5 points)
It measures the charged particles of solar winds.
It sends cosmic rays to the sun and other planets.
It can send data to Earth using high frequency antenna.
It is able to determine the properties and composition of planets.
15.
(05.01 BI)
For Christians, the enormity of space most highlights what about God?
His changelessness
His goodness
His greatness
His holiness
uh why
To answer these questions, we will go through each question and explain how to arrive at the correct answer.
1. The measurement used to compare distances between objects in the solar system is the distance between the sun and Earth.
2. Based on the given table, the statement "A shuttle from Earth would take more time to reach the sun than to reach the star" is true. This is because the sun is 149 million kilometers away from Earth, while the star is 4.4 light years away.
3. The astronomical body or collection of bodies likely to include the others listed is the universe. The universe encompasses everything, including galaxies, the solar system, and comets.
4. Part 1: In the hierarchical diagram, the labels A, B, C, and D can be used to represent the following astronomical bodies:
- A: Universe
- B: Galaxies
- C: Solar system
- D: Planets
Part 2: The hierarchical relationships in astronomical bodies justify this choice. The universe contains galaxies, galaxies contain solar systems, and solar systems contain planets.
5. The closest estimate of the number of galaxies present in the universe is "One hundred billion".
6. An elliptical galaxy is best described as "Several billion stars arranged in a smooth flat manner".
7. The star likely to emit the most energy into space is "The brightest star".
8. If one of these stars happens to be blue, the star most likely to be that color is "B".
9. Part 1: Supergiant stars generally have a high mass and high surface temperature.
Part 2: On the HR diagram, a supergiant star would be expected to be located in the top-right region, as supergiants have high luminosity (indicating high mass) and high temperature.
10. The layer that represents the corona in the sun's cross-sectional diagram is "E".
11. The feature of the sun that is cooler than its surroundings is a "Sunspot".
12. The term that describes the rate at which an action is repeated over time is "Frequency".
13. The best match between the waves and their applications is "Gamma rays - 2: Used in spectrometers to measure elements on the surface of celestial bodies; Radio waves - 3: Detect the heat released by astronomical objects".
14. The photopolarimeter has made outer space exploration easier by "being able to determine the properties and composition of planets".
15. The given question is not related to the topic of astronomy or space and seems to be unrelated to the previous questions.
You don't ask for much, do you?
no ideas on any of these?
Looks like a homework dump to me.