Question 1

The zodiac is tilted by 23.5 degrees relative to the Celestial Equator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The Moon rises later each day because _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Moon shifts eastward relative to the stars in its orbit around Earth
B)   Earth moves approximately one degree per day in its orbit around the Sun
C)   the Moon moves in its orbit faster than Earth rotates
D)   the Moon follows an elliptical orbit around Earth
E)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 3

Constellations rise in the ____ and set in the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   east; west
B)   west; east
C)   morning; evening
D)   evening; morning
E)   Constellations neither rise nor set.

Question 4

The North Celestial Pole is located _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   directly above Earth's equator
B)   directly overhead
C)   at the geographic North Pole
D)   directly above the geographic North Pole
E)   at the center of the celestial sphere

Question 5

In the Northern Hemisphere, winter shadows are longer because _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Sun is in the sky for a longer period of time
B)   the Sun moves through the sky closer to the horizon
C)   the Sun moves through the sky farther from the horizon
D)   the Sun is in the sky for a shorter period of time
E)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 6

After a full moon, about how long is it until the next new moon?

Accepted Answer

A)   a month
B)   2 weeks
C)   a week
D)   6 hours

Question 7

How much time is there between when a star rises and when it sets?

Accepted Answer

A)   less than twelve hours
B)   about twelve hours
C)   more than twelve hours
D)   It depends on the star.

Question 8

At solar noon on the summer solstice, the Sun is located _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   23.5 degrees above the Celestial Equator
B)   23.5 degrees below the Celestial Equator
C)   23.5 degrees above the ecliptic
D)   23.5 degrees below the ecliptic
E)   23.5 degrees above the horizon

Question 9

Regions of Earth where the Sun is more directly overhead will experience _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   colder weather
B)   warmer weather
C)   longer nights
D)   more eclipses
E)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 10

What is the maximum number of eclipses that can occur in a year?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 (one solar and one lunar) 
B)   4 (two solar and two lunar) 
C)   7 (five solar and two lunar) 
D)   7 (four solar and three lunar) 
E)   7 (five solar and two lunar)  or 7 (four solar and three lunar)

Question 11

If there is a full moon visible from Paris one evening, twelve hours later in Australia there will be a _________ visible.

Accepted Answer

A)   full moon
B)   new moon
C)   first quarter moon
D)   crescent moon

Question 12

When does the full Moon phase occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon
B)   when the Sun is between Earth and the Moon
C)   when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun
D)   when the Moon and the Sun are on the Celestial equator

Question 13

An annular solar eclipse occurs

Accepted Answer

A)   when the Moon in its orbit is farthest from Earth, and, so not able to cover the complete disk of the Sun.
B)   when the Moon in its orbit is closest to Earth, and, so not able to cover the complete disk of the Sun.
C)   every year when the Sun is highest in the sky.
D)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 14

During totality of a lunar eclipse the Moon disappears from view on the night sky.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In which season is Earth farthest from the Sun?

Accepted Answer

A)   when it is winter in North America
B)   when it is summer in North America
C)   when it is autumn in North America
D)   when it is spring in North America

Question 16

At solar noon on the winter solstice, the Sun is located _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   23.5 degrees above the Celestial Equator
B)   23.5 degrees below the Celestial Equator
C)   23.5 degrees above the ecliptic
D)   23.5 degrees below the ecliptic
E)   23.5 degrees above the horizon

Question 17

When does the new Moon phase occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon
B)   when the Sun is between Earth and the Moon
C)   when the Moon is between Earth and the Sun
D)   when the Sun and the Moon are on the Celestial Equator

Question 18

During which phase of the moon do you expect to observe a solar eclipse?

Accepted Answer

A)   full moon
B)   new moon
C)   first quarter
D)   third quarter
E)   Solar eclipses can occur at any phase of the moon.

Question 19

Which of the following is true during the equinoxes?

Accepted Answer

A)   The Sun is on the ecliptic.
B)   The Sun is on the Celestial Equator.
C)   The Sun rises due east and sets due west.
D)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 20

The Moon moves ____ relative to the background stars over the course of an evening.

Accepted Answer

A)   eastward
B)   westward
C)   northward
D)   southward
E)   the Moon does not move relative to the background stars.

Exam 1: The Cycles of the Sky

If there is a full moon visible from Paris one evening, twelve hours later in Australia there will be a _________ visible.

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In the Northern Hemisphere, winter shadows are longer because _________.

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At solar noon on the winter solstice, the Sun is located _________.

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How much time is there between when a star rises and when it sets?

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The North Celestial Pole is located _________.

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During totality of a lunar eclipse the Moon disappears from view on the night sky.

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Regions of Earth where the Sun is more directly overhead will experience _________.

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When does the new Moon phase occur?

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What is the maximum number of eclipses that can occur in a year?

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The Moon moves ____ relative to the background stars over the course of an evening.

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At solar noon on the summer solstice, the Sun is located _________.

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After a full moon, about how long is it until the next new moon?

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The zodiac is tilted by 23.5 degrees relative to the Celestial Equator.

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Constellations rise in the ____ and set in the ____.

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In which season is Earth farthest from the Sun?

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The Moon rises later each day because _________.

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An annular solar eclipse occurs

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Which of the following is true during the equinoxes?

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During which phase of the moon do you expect to observe a solar eclipse?

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When does the full Moon phase occur?

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