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AST Test Prep 1A Review Latest Update Graded A Lunar Eclipse An event that occurs at full Moon, can be seen by about half of Earth at once. Synodic Period A celestial object's rotational/orbital period measured with respect to the Sun. Umbra The central & darkest portion of a shadow Waxing "growing." to increase in size Celestial Equator A projection of the Earth's equator to space Celestial Sphere A convenient though imaginary reference frame to measure celestial positions by. Opposi...

PHSC 121 Homeworks (1-4) 1st Exam Questions All Correctly Answered Astronomy is the study of ___________________. a. the Solar System b. galaxies c. the entire universe d. the planets of the Solar System - Answer -c. the entire universe Which of the following is not a step in the scientific method? a. evaluate science opinion b. refine hypothesis, develop theory c. evaluate data d. draw new conclusions from experimental data and observations - Answer -a. evaluate science opinio...

AST 101 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS the average distance from the earth to the sun is what unit? 1 astronomical unit the distance light travels in a year 1 light year the andromeda galaxy is how many light years away 2,000,000 ly the stars that appear to lie on a dome above us is the ____ _______ the celestial sphere the stars appear to be ____ on the celestial sphere fixed the earth is what in the celestial sphere model? the center of the universe what part of the celestial sph...

Astronomy Final: Test Questions with correct answers and Canvas Notes to help you in your final exams;2024 update 100% guaranteed success According to Wien's Law, a star cooler than the Sun would appear: Ans- Red T/F: Radio waves, visible light, and X-rays are all types of electromagnetic radiation. Ans- True A wave's velocity is the product of the: Ans- Frequency times the wavelength of the wave Which of these is the same for all forms of electromagnetic radiation in a vac...

Astronomy101 Exam Questions and Answers All Correct What makes a good theory? (scientific method) - Answer Testable and Simple What is the process of the scientific method? - Answer 1) Observation 2) Model 3) Prediction 1) Universe 2) Astronomy - Answer 1) The totality of all space, time, matter, and energy 2) The study of the universe Light years - Answer The distance travelled by light in a year 1) Theory 2) Model - Answer 1) Idea...

horizon correct answerstheoretical surface flat from shores all the way to the sky celestial meridian correct answersline that goes from north to one's zenith to south directly above you, opposite of the middle of the Earth correct answershow to locate your zenith What are the cardinal points correct answersNorth, South How do you locate your celestial meridian? correct answersdraw line, start from cardinal point north to your zenith, to cardinal point South How do you find the n...

PHSC 121 Homework (1-4) 1st Exam Practice Questions With Correct Answers 2024. Astronomy is the study of ___________________. a. the Solar System b. galaxies c. the entire universe d. the planets of the Solar System - CORRECT ANSWER c. the entire universe Which of the following is not a step in the scientific method? a. evaluate science opinion b. refine hypothesis, develop theory c. evaluate data d. draw new conclusions from experimental data and observations - CORRECT ANSWE...

PHSC102 Midterm study Guide with A Grade Solutions What are the Steps to the Scientific Method? - Answer-Step 1- make an observation, pose a question or problem Step 2 - make a hypothesis (an educated guess) Step 3 - experiment - hypothesis must be testable and reproducible Step 4 - Conclusion - Results The study of the Universe. - Answer-Astonomy Totality of all space, time, matter, and energy. - Answer-Universe Radius of Earth? - Answer-6378 Km Distance from Earth to the Sun...

PHSC 121 Final Exam with Complete Solutions Graded A+ 4 points of the scientific method - Answer-observation, testing, assumption, hypothesis Our solar system consists of ______ and has ___ major planets - Answer-the Sun and all the objects that orbit the Sun / 8 Why isn't Pluto considered a planet? - Answer-It does not dominate its orbit Light from the Sun takes ___ to reach Earth - Answer-8 minutess The Kuiper Belt is located __________________ - Answer-beyond the orbit of Nept...

Astronomy Exam 1 (Chapters 1-5) Questions With 100% Correct!! A line running from due north to due south through a point directly overhead is called a meridian Residents of the Southern Hemisphere cannot see the stars around the north celestial pole because Earth itself is in the way. A sky observer in the southern hemisphere would see stars moving which way? clockwise Is there any location on Earth where the entire sky is potentially visible within a 24 hour period (ignoring the fact t...