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What branch of science deals with the study of the universe?
What branch of science deals with the study of the universe?
- Geology
- Astronomy (correct)
- Biology
- Chemistry
How long does it take for your eyes to get adjusted to the darkness when observing the night sky?
How long does it take for your eyes to get adjusted to the darkness when observing the night sky?
- 20 minutes (correct)
- 5 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 10 minutes
What is the activity aim described in the text?
What is the activity aim described in the text?
- To view the wonderful and mysterious objects in the night sky (correct)
- To explore different constellations
- To study about the history of the universe
- To observe the movement of planets
What materials are needed for the activity described in the text?
What materials are needed for the activity described in the text?
How long should you lie on your back facing the sky during the activity?
How long should you lie on your back facing the sky during the activity?
Why must one choose a place away from glaring lights to observe the night sky?
Why must one choose a place away from glaring lights to observe the night sky?
What is the biggest natural object that we see in the night sky?
What is the biggest natural object that we see in the night sky?
What are the specks of light that do not twinkle in the night sky?
What are the specks of light that do not twinkle in the night sky?
What does it mean when a speck of light in the night sky flickers or twinkles?
What does it mean when a speck of light in the night sky flickers or twinkles?
What is the most likely explanation for a slowly moving dot of light in the night sky?
What is the most likely explanation for a slowly moving dot of light in the night sky?
Which objects are much, much smaller, merely specks, compared to the Moon?
Which objects are much, much smaller, merely specks, compared to the Moon?
What kind of light do stars give out?
What kind of light do stars give out?
What is the most likely explanation for a fast-moving streak of light in the night sky?
What is the most likely explanation for a fast-moving streak of light in the night sky?
What should you do after observing the bright specks in the night sky for some time?
What should you do after observing the bright specks in the night sky for some time?
