Formation of the universe
Rank in terms of largest to smallest: Galaxies, planets, stars
galaxies --> stars --> planets
What do we call the model in which the sun is the center of the solar system
heliocentric
What stage of life is our sun in?
main sequence or "early" stage
Is the apparent movement of a pendulum is proof of Earth's
rotation
During a solar eclipse, what phase must the moon be in?
new
The name of the current most accepted theory for the formation of the universe
Big Bang Theory
Our solar system formed how many years ago (hint- how old is the Earth?)
4.6 billion
Compare the luminosity of the sun and polaris
Polaris is brighter
The apparent retrograde motion of certain planets is proof of Earth's
revolution
What tides are associated with extreme tides (higher highs and lower lows)
spring tides
How many years ago did the universe form?
13.8 billion years ago
The shape of the milky way galaxy is best described as
spiral (could you locate our solar system in a diagram of the milky way???)
What color is Rigel?
White
The changing of visible constellations throughout the year is proof of Earth's
revolution
About how many hours are between high tide and high tide
about 12 hours
Rank in terms of largest to smallest wavelength: visible light, ultraviolet, infrared
mars and jupiter
Why might alpha centauri appear brighter to an observer than pollux?
Closer
Star trails are proof of Earth's
rotation
what moon phases are associated with neap tides?
1st and 3rd quarter
How do we know the universe is explanding?
red shift
As distance from the sun increases, what happens to the planet's period of revolution
increase
By what process do stars produce their energy?
nuclear fusion
The rate of revolution of the earth (degrees per day)?
1 degree per day
Why do we always see the same face o the moon?
rotation = revolution