Chapter 1
Science put to practical use is _____
technology
The study of the earth, its atmosphere, and outer space is _____
earth science
We can measure the _____ between celestial bodies with _____ _____
distance; light years
Inner planets have ____ surfaces
solid
Which of the following is NOT a satellite?
- asteroid
- Earth
- moon
- sun
The location on a _____ graph that represents data is a point.
line
the factor in an experiment that stays the same is the ____ variable
controlled
where earth is found
The oval-shaped orbit of a planet around the sun is a(n) ______
ellipse
What is a zone of the celestial sphere occupied by a star picture called?
constellation
When the results of an experiment are inconsistent, or there is not enough evidence to form a conclusion, the data is ______
inconclusive
A reasonable prediction that demonstrates cause and effect is called a _____
hypothesis
A star's ____ magnitude is dependent on its brightness and distance from Earth
apparent
The sun and all the planets and celestial bodies that orbit it is called a(n) _____
solar system
Name the parts of the sun and what they are.
1. core: sun's center
2. photosphere: sun's surface
3. corona: part of the sun's atmosphere
The factor in an experiment that is changed to test the hypothesis is called the _____ variable
independent
What are the steps of the scientific method in order?
1. observe, ask questions, and research
2. form a hypothesis
3. experiment and gather data
4. study data and reach conclusions
What is a gas giant or ice giant?
outer planet
What kind of galaxy is the Milky Way?
barred spiral
Which of the following is an equinox?
- March and September
- June and December
The concept map that shows similarities and differences between a number of things is called a _____
Venn Diagram
a scientific instrument that uses lenses and light to examine objects that cannot be seen with the human eye is a _____
microscope
exoplanet
The first person to walk on the moon.
Neil Armstrong
Which of the following is a solstice?
- equal amounts of daytime and nighttime for Southern and Northern Hemispheres
- more daylight than any other time of the year