2.6.F - Quiz: The Big Picture / Our Place in the Solar System Flashcards
Newton discovered that the gravity of a planet _________ as the planet approaches the Sun causing the planet to move _________ around the Sun in that part of its orbit.
increased, faster
Which of Kepler’s laws states that the amount of time a planet takes to orbit the Sun is called its period?
Harmonic Law
Our Sun is part of ____________.
the Milky Way Galaxy
Spiral galaxies ___________.
have a center cluster of millions of stars with 2 arms
A famous comet that comes into the view of Earth every 76 years is known as _____________ Comet.
Halley’s
Some asteroids may also be referred to as ______________________, or minor planets.
planetesimals
When the Moon is at its apogee and it passes in front of the Sun, it is called ________________.
an annular eclipse
Specifically, __________solar physicists __________ are people who study the sun. This is a specialty under the science of __________astro physics __________.
Answer 1:
solar physicists
Answer 2:
astro physics
A fusion reaction, such as that that occurs on the Sun, _____________________.
fuses the nuclei of 2 atoms, such as hydrogen
Solar wind travels in all directions from the Sun. When it hits the Earth, _________________. (Select all that apply)
that can disrupt electrical systems on Earth
it causes the north and south magnetic fields to switch places
it causes a hydrogen fusion reaction
it creates the auroras seen as the Northern and Southern Lights
it is deflected by our magnet field of the Earth, protecting us
the atmosphere absorbs the charged particles causing lightening
it creates the auroras seen as the Northern and Southern Lights
it is deflected by our magnet field of the Earth, protecting us
The Moon has ___________________________.
very little atmosphere
When the Moon is closest to the Earth it is said to be at its _____
[ Select ]
_____. When the Moon is the farthest away from the Earth it is set said to be at its _____
[ Select ]
_____.
Answer 1:
perigee
Answer 2:
apogee
Rays on the Moon’s surface were probably caused by _____________________.
meteor impacts
The Moon rises and sets _____________ minutes later each day.
50
Where does the light on the Moon come from?
It reflects the Sun’s light.
When the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, it is called a ________________.
new moon
When the Moon is waxing, it is heading to a _____________________.
full moon
How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?
27 1/3 days
At the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the vernal equinox in the Southern Hemisphere, there are approximately ________________________.
12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness
Look at the following picture. The Sun’s rays are directly over which line of latitude? What is the season in the Southern Hemisphere?
Tropic of Cancer, winter
When the Earth is closest to the Sun it is _________________.
winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere
Spring tides _________________________ . (Select all that apply)
produce very high, high tides
produce very low, low tides
occur when the Moon and the Sun are at a 90 degree angle to each other
occur when the Moon and the Sun are in alignment
occur during the new and full moon
occur in the spring
produce very low, high tides
produce very high, high tides
produce very low, low tides
occur when the Moon and the Sun are in alignment
occur during the new and full moon
Based on the video in the lesson Galaxies & the Universe, write a paragraph explaining two points where the Big Bang and Creation do not match up. Please write using your best grammar.
The Big Bang says that the universe began with an expanse of space and time. While creationism says, God created it. The Big Bang theory says the creation of the planets and stars was caused by matter coming together in space, but creationism says that God.
How are the inner planets different from the outer planets?
Inner and outer planets are different in many ways. Some way they are different is that inner planets have a more stable surface than outer planets, and outer planets are made out of gas, they are larger than inner planets, and they have rings on them.
What are solar flares, and how do they impact Earth?
Solar flares are bursts of energy from the sun’s surface. They impact the Earth by damaging satellites, disrupting communications, and causing worldwide blackouts.
