ASTR 102 PP QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

The axis of the earth always points toward the sun


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False
(Points toward the North Star)




Temperatures are generally higher during the summer months because the Earth is
closer to the Sun during the summer


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False

, Gravity on Earth is caused by
A. The rotation of the earth
B. The magnetic field of the Earth
C. The mass of the Earth pulling on other masses
D. Positive charges pulling on negative charges


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C. The mass of the Earth pulling on other masses




The moon rotates on its own axis approximately every
A. Day
B. Two weeks
C. Month
D. Six months


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C. Month (same rotation rate as orbit!)




Where is Polaris if you live at north pole?
A. on the horizon (0 degrees above horizon)
B. directly overhead (90 degrees above horizon)
C. 35 degrees above N horizon
D. 55 degrees above N horizon
E. 35 degrees above S horizon


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