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Astronomy Vocabulary Quiz
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Astronomy Vocabulary Quiz

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What is the main difference between a solar day and a sidereal day?

  • Sidereal days aren't a real thing, solar days are
  • They're the same, of course
  • Solar days are a little bit longer than Sidereal days (correct)
  • Sidereal days are a little bit longer than Solar days

    • Why is it called a 1st Quarter Moon?

  • The Moon is finished the first quarter of its orbit.
  • The Moon is one-fourth of its usual size.
  • The first quarter of the Moon is lit. (correct)
  • We can see a quarter of the Moon.

    • What happens during a Lunar eclipse?

  • The Moon turns black because of the Earth's shadow. (correct)
  • The Earth turns black because of the Sun's shadow.
  • The Moon disappears entirely for a few minutes.
  • The Sun turns black because of the Moon's shadow.

    • Where do the sun's rays directly strike on September 21?

    <p>Tropic of Cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Super Moon in relation to the Moon's orbit?

    <p>A Super Moon occurs when the Moon is closest to Earth during a full Moon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If it's the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?

    <p>The Summer Solstice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inner planets?

    <p>They are Gas Giants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for Earth experiencing seasons?

    <p>The Earth's elliptical orbit around the Sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between Gas Giants and Terrestrial planets in terms of their orbit around the Sun?

    <p>Gas Giants orbit slowly while Terrestrial planets orbit quickly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is FALSE about the moon?

    <p>It is always half lit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Penumbra' refer to in astronomical context?

    <p>23.5°N Latitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a galaxy?

    <p>A system of planets and moons held together by gravitational attraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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