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ASTR 102 Final Lecture Questions | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
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Q1.1: If every star in the universe was a grain ofsand, which of the following would be filled ~4meters 
deep in sand? 
A. This classroomB. Cal Poly campusC. SLO countryD. CaliforniaE. Continental US - SLO 
Q3.2: If you walk out of this building and face directly south, which direction is east? 
A. Slightly to the rightB. Slightly to the leftC. Directly rightD. Directly leftE. Behind you - D 
Q4.1: Imagine that from your current location you observe a star rising directly in the east.When this s...
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Astro 1 PSU Final Exam | 150 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024 | 47 Pages
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Why do we see the Moon appear to go through phases as seen from Earth? 
A. The Moon reflects "Earthshine", so it depends on how much light from the Earth is hitting the Moon 
B. As the Moon rotates, it presents a different phase to us over the course of its "day". 
C. Depending on where the Moon is along its orbit, we see different amounts of its illuminated side 
D. The Earth's shadow blocks out part of the Moon from time to time - C. Depending on where the 
Moon is along its orbit, we see...
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PHSC 121 Homeworks (1-4) 1st Exam Questions All Correctly Answered
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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...
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AST Test Prep 1A Review Latest Update Graded A
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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...
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Astronomy Final: Test Questions with correct answers and Canvas Notes to help you in your final exams;2024 update 100% guaranteed success
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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...
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The Cosmic Perspective, 7th Edition, Testbank | 2022 latest update
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The Cosmic Perspective, 7th Edition, Testbank | 2022 latest update 
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The Cosmic Perspective, 7e (Bennett et al.) 
Chapter 1 A Modern View of the Universe 
1.1 Multiple-Choice Questions 
1) What is the meaning of the word cosmos? 
A) the origin of Earth and life upon it 
B) the light from a distant astronomical object 
C) the Milky Way 
D) the sum total of all matter and energy, that is, everything within and between all galaxies 
E) the dark sky 
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PHSC 121 Homework (1-4) 1st Exam Practice Questions With Correct Answers 2024.
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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...
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Astronomy101 Exam Questions and Answers All Correct
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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...
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Astronomy Final Exam 2024 with 100% complete solutions
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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...
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PHSC 121 Final Exam with Complete Solutions Graded A+
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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...
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