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Midterm Multiple Choice Set 1

Quiz by Michael McCaffery

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  • Q1
    Which two characteristics classify Jupiter as a Jovian planet?
    low density and small diameter
    low density and large diameter
    high density and large diameter
    high density and small diameter
    30s
  • Q2
    The theory that the universe is expanding is supported by data from the?
    nuclear decay of radioactive materials
    red shift of light from distant galaxies
    blue shift of light from distant galaxies
    nuclear fusion of radioactive materials
    30s
  • Q3
    Earth’s rate of revolution around the Sun is approximately?
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    15° per hour
    360° per day
    23.5° per hour
    1° per day
    30s
  • Q4
    Which statement provides evidence that Earth revolves around the Sun?
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    The Sun follows an apparent arc across the sky during the day.
    Different star constellations are visible from Earth at different seasons of the year.
    Winds at different latitudes are curved different amounts by the Coriolis effect.
    The stars appear to circle Earth during the night.
    30s
  • Q5
    The Foucault pendulum movement is evidence of Earth’s?
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    gravitational attraction to the Sun
    nearly spherical shape
    nearly circular orbit around the Sun
    rotation on its axis
    30s
  • Q6
    The Milky Way galaxy is best described as?
    a type of solar system
    a spiral-shaped formation composed of billions of stars
    a constellation visible to everyone on Earth
    a region in space between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
    30s
  • Q7
    How many joules of heat energy are required to change 2 grams of liquid water to water vapor?
    6200
    1
    334
    2260
    30s
  • Q8
    Which statement correctly describes the type of eclipse that was occurring?
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    A solar eclipse was observed from position A.
    A lunar eclipse was observed from position B.
    A lunar eclipse was observed from position A.
    A solar eclipse was observed from position B.
    30s
  • Q9
    Energy is produced within a star’s core by the process of?
    insolation
    radioactive decay
    conduction
    nuclear fusion
    30s
  • Q10
    Which table best describes the type of heat transfer?
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    30s

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