18 Questions
Match the following celestial events with their descriptions:
Lunar Eclipse = The Earth's shadow falls on the Moon Solar Eclipse = The Moon's shadow falls on the Earth Kepler's Third Law = Describes the relationship between orbital periods and average distances Satellite Orbit = A path around the Earth or other planets
Match the following statements with their corresponding concepts:
The Earth's shadow is round during a lunar eclipse = Evidence of the Earth's spherical shape T2/R3 ratio is constant for all planets = Kepler's Third Law Moons orbit around planets = Satellite Orbits The Sun is at the center of the solar system = Copernican Model
Match the following orbital characteristics with their corresponding descriptions:
Orbital Period = Time taken to complete one orbit around the Sun Average Distance = Mean distance from the Sun or planet T2/R3 ratio = Relationship between orbital periods and average distances Eclipse = Alignment of celestial bodies in a specific order
Match the following celestial bodies with their orbital characteristics:
Planets = Orbit around the Sun Moons = Orbit around planets Satellites = Orbit around the Earth or other planets Stars = Orbit around the center of the galaxy
Match the following concepts with their corresponding laws:
T2/R3 ratio = Kepler's Third Law Gravity = Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Eclipse = law of celestial motion Phases of the Moon = Lunar Cycle
Match the following lunar events with their corresponding descriptions:
New Moon = Face of the Moon not illuminated by the Sun Full Moon = Entire face of the Moon illuminated by the Sun Lunar Eclipse = Earth's shadow falls on the Moon Solar Eclipse = Moon's shadow falls on the Earth
Match the following terms related to lunar eclipses with their definitions:
Lunar Eclipse = The Earth casts its shadow on the moon Solar Eclipse = The Moon is in between the Sun, the Earth, and the moon partially or completely blocks out the sun Eclipse = The Moon is in between the Sun, the Earth, and the moon partially or completely blocks out the sun Total Eclipse = The Earth casts its shadow on the moon
Match the following units of measurement with their descriptions:
1 earth year = The time required for the earth to orbit the sun 1.4957 x 10^11 m = The average distance from the Earth to the Sun 3.156 x 10^7 seconds = The time required for the Earth to orbit the Sun 1.4957 x 10^7 m = The average distance from the Earth to the Sun
Match the following astronomers with their contributions:
Johannes Kepler = Formulated the Laws of Planetary Motion Ancient Greeks = Developed tools such as a sextant Ancient Astronomers = Observed the changes in the appearance of the moon Greek Philosopher = Formulated the Laws of Planetary Motion
Match the following terms related to planetary motion with their descriptions:
Orbital Period = The time required for a planet to orbit the Sun Laws of Planetary Motion = Formulated by Johannes Kepler Kepler's Third Law = Describes the shape of the shadow of the Earth Satellite Orbits = The time required for a planet to orbit the Sun
Match the following terms related to astronomical observations with their descriptions:
Sextant = A tool used to observe the heavenly bodies Constellation = A group of stars that forms a pattern Comet = A new star in the sky Heavenly Bodies = A tool used to observe the stars
Match the following terms related to celestial bodies with their descriptions:
Stars = Many have planets circling around them Planets = The time required for a planet to orbit the Sun Moons = Many have planets circling around them Astronomers = The time required for a planet to orbit the Sun
Match the following astronomical events with their descriptions:
Lunar Eclipse = The Earth casts its shadow on the moon Solar Eclipse = The Moon casts its shadow on the Earth New Moon = The side of the moon facing the Earth is not illuminated Full Moon = The entire face of the moon is illuminated by the Sun
Match the following orbital characteristics with their corresponding celestial bodies:
Average distance from the Sun: 149.6 million km = Earth Orbital period: 29.5 days = Moon Average distance from the Sun: 227.9 million km = Mars Orbital period: 365.25 days = Earth
Match the following laws of planetary motion with their descriptions:
Kepler's 1st Law = Orbits are elliptical in shape Kepler's 2nd Law = A planet's orbital speed increases as it approaches the Sun Kepler's 3rd Law = The square of a planet's orbital period is proportional to the cube of its semi-major axis Newton's Law = Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Match the following satellite orbit characteristics with their corresponding types:
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) = Altitude: 160 km to 2,000 km Geostationary Orbit (GEO) = Altitude: 36,000 km Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) = Altitude: 2,000 km to 36,000 km High Earth Orbit (HEO) = Altitude: above 36,000 km
Match the following astronomers with their contributions:
Tycho Brahe = Accurate astronomical observations Johannes Kepler = Laws of planetary motion Galileo Galilei = Telescopic observations of the heavens Isaac Newton = Laws of motion and universal gravitation
Match the following celestial events with their corresponding frequencies:
Solar Eclipse = Occurs twice a year on average Lunar Eclipse = Occurs three times a year on average Meteor Shower = Occurs several times a year Comet Sighting = Occurs once every few centuries
Test your understanding of Kepler's laws and their application to lunar eclipses. Learn how the Earth's shadow on the Moon proves its round shape.
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