Science / Astronomy

Question 1

You can tell me why understanding big numbers is important.

Answer 1

Big numbers are important so you can understand the universe

Question 2

You can tell me what the 5 circumpolar constellations are.

Answer 2

Darco, ursa minor, ursa major, cepheus, and cassiopeia

Question 3

what is the ecliptic line

Answer 3

Then sun and earth and the plants are on the ecliptic line

Question 4

what is the equatorial line

Answer 4

The equatorial line helps us locate objects that appear in the sky

Question 4

You can discuss the relationship between color and temperature

Answer 4

The color of the star can determine the temperature of it. For example if the star has a bluish tint it is one of the hottest stars but it has more of a reddish tone then it is one of the cooler stars

Question 5

You are able to identify the different types of star brightness we can observe on Earth. (Absolute and Apparent)

Answer 5

apparent magnitude — how bright the star appears from Earth — and absolute magnitude — how bright the star appears at a standard distance

Question 6

You discuss the life cycle of a star and what makes it move through the cycle.

Answer 6

It starts in the nebula then goes into the Main sequence then the super giant then the super nova lastly white dwarf or black hole

Question 7

You can discuss nuclear fusion and know how it affects the life cycle of a star.

Answer 7

As the main sequence star glows, hydrogen in its core is converted into helium by nuclear fusion

Question 8

You understand how seasons are created on Earth.

Answer 8

The earth’s spin axis is tilted with respect to its orbital plane