Stars & Galaxies
The Moon
Seasons
Solar System
Miscellaneous
100
How do we classify stars?
Luminosity (Brightness) and Temperature (Color)
100
What do you call it when the brightness of the moon is "growing" in size?
Waxing
100
During what northern season are we closest to the Sun?
Winter
100
Are the inner planets rocky or gassy?
Rocky
100
What is the tilt of Earth?
23.5 degrees
200
What type of star will end in supernova?
A massive star
200
What kind of moon is shown below:
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First Quarter
200
Why do we have seasons?
Earth's tilt
200
Which are larger, the inner or outer planets?
Outer planets
200
How long does it take for a the moon to complete one revolution around the Earth?
Approximately 1 month
300
Currently, where is our Sun on the HR Diagram?
a) white dwarf
b) red giant
c) main sequence
d) super giant
Main Sequence
300
What type of moons are responsible for a Spring Tide?
New and Full
300
During what northern season does the Sun provide direct light to the tropic of Capricorn (23.5 S)?
Winter
300
Name the 4 closest planets to the Sun...IN ORDER
Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars
300
How long does it take Earth to complete 1 rotation?
1 day
400
What are the 3 common shapes for galaxies?
Elliptical, spiral and irregular
400
What is shown in this image?
Solar Eclipse
400
During what seasons does Earth receive equal warming in the northern and southern hemispheres?
Spring and Autumn
400
What is the largest planet in our Solar System?
Jupiter
400
How long does it take Earth to complete 1 revolution around the Sun?
1 year
500
What galaxy are we located in and what is it's shape?
Milky way, spiral
500
What phase of the moon allows for a lunar eclipse?
Full Moon
500
When the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, what season is it?
Northern Summer
500
Name the 4 outer planets...IN ORDER
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune
500
How many high tides do we experience each day? AND what is the main cause of tides?
2 high tides, the moon's gravitational pull