History of Astronomy
Space Dust
The Moon
Eclipses & Tides
Throwback
100
Who developed the geocentric model of the solar system?
Ptolemy
100
Name a "Jovian" (gas giant) planet.
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
100
How much of the moon is always reflecting sunlight?
50%
100
What causes tides on Earth?
Gravitational pull of the moon
100
Which theory explains how the UNIVERSE formed?
Big Bang Theory
200
What was the name of the first manned mission to land on the moon?
Apollo 11
200
The 27.3 degree tilt of Earth causes what natural phenomena?
Seasons
200
Which theory explains how the moon was formed?
Giant Impact Theory
200
What type of eclipse is pictured below?
Lunar Eclipse
200
Complete the equation for Density: D = ____
Mass/Volume
300
In 1957 this was the first artificial satellite was launched into space by the Soviet Union.
Sputnik
300
This planet rotates the opposite direction (counter clockwise) compared to the rest.
Venus
300
What phase of the moon is indicated by position #1?
New Moon
300
At what angle is the moons orbit tilted causing us not to see solar and lunar eclipses every month?
5 Degrees
300
Which dissolved gas present in the ocean results in ocean acidification?
Carbon Dioxide
400
This famous astronomer was the first to see 4 of Jupiter's satellites and confirmed the heliocentric model of the solar system.
Galileo
400
This term describes Earth's position when it is furthest AWAY from the sun.
Aphelion
400
What phase of the moon is indicated by position #7?
Last Quarter or 3rd Quarter
400
Which 2 moon positions will result in a spring tide?
Position 1 and Position 5
400
There are 24 grams of carbon in a sample. How many grams will be left after 2 half lives.
6 grams
500
Describe one of Kepler's 3 Laws of Planetary Motion.
- Planets orbit the sun in an elliptical orbit.
- Planets cover equal areas in equal amounts of time.
- Planets move slower if they are farther from the sun.
500
The Nebular Theory, also referred to as _____, describes the formation of the solar system.
Planetary Accretion Theory
500
Which moon phase is indicated by position 1?
Waxing Gibbous
500
Which 2 moon phases will result in a Neap Tide?
1st Quarter and Last (3rd) Quarter
500
What are 3 features found at Ocean-Continent plate boundaries?
Trenches, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Subduction Zone, etc...