The path of a star is based on its
A. age
B. volume
C. brightness
D. mass
D
100
What is the imaginary line that an objects rotates around called?
Axis
100
What movement causes the pattern of day and night?
Rotation
100
The sun rises in the ____________ and sets in the _________.
east;west
100
A pattern of stars in the sky is called a _______________.
Constellation
200
Where do all stars start?
Nebula
200
What motion is described as an object moving around another object?
Revolution
200
What movement causes years?
Revolution
200
When would a shadow be the longest?
A. 9:30 AM
B. 11:00 AM
C. 12:00 PM
D. 1:00 PM
A
200
What is the closest star to Earth?
The sun
300
After their main sequence, what stage will a low mass star experience?
Red giant
300
What motion is described as an object spinning around its axis?
Rotation
300
During what season will we experience the least amount of daylight?
Winter
300
If the sun is in the eastern part of the sky, which way will a shadow point?
Towards the west.
300
The distance of three stars is listed below. Which would be the brightest?
Star A - 9.3 light years away
Star B - 5.4 light years away
Star C - 24.6 light years away
Star B
400
What stage of a high mass star creates an object so dense that not even light can escape?
Black hole
400
The Earth ________________ around the sun.
Revolves
400
How long does one rotation of Earth take?
One day/24 hours
400
The sun and shadows look like they move because of the _____________ of the Earth.
rotation
400
What solar system object is made of ice and sometimes has a tail?
Comet
500
What is the final stage of a low mass star?
Black dwarf
500
The Earth _______________ around its axis.
rotates
500
How long does one revolution of Earth take?
One year/365 days
500
At what time of the day will a shadow be directly below an object?
Midday/12:00PM
500
The constellation Orion is only visible during some times of the year. Why?
The sun blocks the constellation as the Earth revolves around it.