Journey Through the Cosmos

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What is the main focus of astronomy?

  • Exploring oceanography
  • Studying Earth's atmosphere
  • Studying celestial objects and phenomena (correct)
  • Investigating terrestrial ecosystems

Which branch of astronomy studies the universe as a whole?

  • Astrophysics
  • Stellar astronomy
  • Cosmology (correct)
  • Planetary science

What are some examples of celestial objects studied in astronomy?

  • Mountains, rivers, and forests
  • Planets, stars, and galaxies (correct)
  • Deserts, canyons, and plateaus
  • Lakes, oceans, and islands

Which ancient civilizations made methodical observations of the night sky?

<p>Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, Indians, Chinese, Maya, and ancient indigenous peoples of the Americas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What disciplines were historically included in astronomy?

<p>Astrometry, celestial navigation, observational astronomy, and the making of calendars (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of astronomy?

<p>Studying celestial objects and phenomena (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of astronomy studies the universe as a whole?

<p>Cosmology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of celestial objects studied in astronomy?

<p>Nebulae, galaxies, and comets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phenomena are of interest in astronomy?

<p>Supernova explosions and quasars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did early civilizations in recorded history do in relation to astronomy?

<p>Made methodical observations of the night sky (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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