Question 1

The average distance of one astronomical unit (AU) is approximately how many kilometers?

Accepted Answer

149.6 million kilometers

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300 million kilometers

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200 million kilometers

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100 million kilometers

Question 2

Which element is NOT a primary component of the sun?

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

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Carbon

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Helium

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Hydrogen

Question 3

Which of the following describes the light from planets?

Accepted Answer

Primarily light reflected from stars

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Created from chemical reactions

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Produced by gravitational forces

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Generated from nuclear fusion

Question 4

What does an astronomical unit measure?

Accepted Answer

The average distance between the Earth and Sun

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The size of stars

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The distance between planets

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The radius of the solar system

Question 5

How many stars can typically be seen with the naked eye on a clear night?

Accepted Answer

2000-5000 stars

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100-200 stars

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500-1000 stars

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10000-20000 stars

Question 6

How do stars primarily shine?

Accepted Answer

With energy released by nuclear fusion

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By burning fuel

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Through chemical reactions

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By reflecting light from other stars

Question 7

What is the distance of one light-year in kilometers?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 9.46 trillion kilometers

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1 trillion kilometers

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5 trillion kilometers

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20 trillion kilometers

Question 8

How many Earths can fit between the Moon and Earth?

Accepted Answer

30 Earths

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10 Earths

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50 Earths

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100 Earths

Question 9

What is the ecliptic plane?

Accepted Answer

The plane of Earth’s orbit around the sun

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The tilted axis of the Earth

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The plane of the Milky Way galaxy

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The path of the moon around Earth

Question 10

What is the primary composition of the sun?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen and helium

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Oxygen and nitrogen

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Carbon and sulfur

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Iron and magnesium

Question 11

What happens on an equinox?

Accepted Answer

Day and night are of approximately equal length

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The sun is at its highest point in the sky

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The longest day of the year occurs

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The shortest day of the year occurs

Question 12

How many arcseconds are there in 1 degree?

Accepted Answer

3600

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360

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180

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60

Question 13

What is the celestial sphere?

Accepted Answer

An imaginary sphere surrounding the Earth on which all celestial bodies appear to be projected.

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The layer of the atmosphere where stars are found

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A type of satellite

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A physical object in space

Question 14

What is the ecliptic?

Accepted Answer

The apparent path of the Sun across the celestial sphere over the course of a year.

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The orbit of the Earth around the Moon

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A type of constellation

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A region in space devoid of stars

Question 15

How old is the universe estimated to be?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 13.8 billion years

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4.5 billion years

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100 billion years

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10 million years

Question 16

How many recognized constellations are there?

Accepted Answer

88

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54

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72

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100

Question 17

What is a constellation?

Accepted Answer

A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern in the night sky

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A cluster of galaxies

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A planet orbiting another star

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A single star in the sky

Question 18

What is the primary significance of the celestial sphere in astronomy?

Accepted Answer

It helps astronomers map the positions of stars and celestial objects.

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It shows the orbit of planets in the solar system

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It describes the physical structure of the universe

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It is a model for understanding gravity

Question 19

What causes the seasons on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The tilt of Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun

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The rotation of Earth on its axis

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The distance from Earth to the Moon

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The gravitational pull of stars

Question 20

What is a quasar?

Accepted Answer

A highly luminous and energetic object powered by a supermassive black hole at the center of a distant galaxy

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A planet outside our solar system

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A large asteroid belt within our solar system

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A type of star that burns out quickly

Question 21

What is stellar parallax?

Accepted Answer

The apparent shift in the position of a nearby star against the background of distant stars as Earth orbits the Sun

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The movement of stars within a galaxy

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The pattern of stars in the night sky

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The change in brightness of a star over time

Question 22

What role do quasars play in our understanding of the universe?

Accepted Answer

They serve as indicators of the early universe and help measure cosmic distances

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They represent dying stars

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They indicate the presence of black holes

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They are sources of dark matter

Question 23

What is the point directly overhead called?

Accepted Answer

Zenith

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Horizon

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Equator

Answer

Nadir

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