ASTRO 7N FINAL EXAM
ASTRO 7N FINAL EXAM INCLUDES ACCURATE AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS
COVERING FUNDAMENTAL ASTRONOMY CONCEPTS SUCH AS THE SOLAR
SYSTEM, PHASES OF THE MOON, PLANETARY MOTION, GRAVITY, LIGHT AND
TELESCOPES, AND THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF ASTRONOMICAL
MODELS.DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS IN INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY COURSES
SUCH AS THOSE OFFERED AT PENN STATE
Compared to UV radiation, X-rays have a wavelength that is...
longer
the same
zero
shorter
sootiness shorter and sometimes longer - ANSWER-shorter
From Earth, in which constellation might you find the planet Saturn?
Canis Major
Taurus
Ursa Minor
Lyra
Draco - ANSWER-Lyra
What characteristics make "Golden Hour" Unique?
Dim lighting, but flash is not necessary
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There is bright lighting that washes out texture
Weak shadows and strong contrast
Bright blue and violet hues
The low angle of the sun creates strong shadows and unique features - ANSWER-The low angle
of the sun creates strong shadows and unique features
In this diagram, the moon is orbiting counter clockwise and the Earth is spinning counter
clockwise. At what time will this moon phase set?
Sunrise
Noon
Midnight
3pm
Sunset - ANSWER-Midnight
In the above picture, Spectrum A does not match with Spectrum B. Which of the following is
true. - ANSWER-Spectrum B is a blackbody spectrum, but Spectrum A is not
Earth's Moon was Full on May 1, 2007. When was it next in the First Quarter phase after this
Full Moon?
May 15
May 4
June 1
May 8
May 22 - ANSWER-May 22
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Two planets have the same radius. If Planet A is 5 times more massive than Planet B, how does
gravity differ on the surfaces of the two planets?
A) gravity is 5 times stronger on Planet B
B) gravity is 5 times stronger on Planet A
C) gravity is 25 times stronger on Planet A
D) gravity is 25 times stronger on Planet B
E) gravity is equal on Planet A and Planet B - ANSWER-gravity is 5 times stronger on Planet A
If the frequency of radiation is twice as large than its wavelength is...
A) one quarter as large
B) twice as large
C) one hundred times as long
D) four times as large
E) half as large - ANSWER-half as large
Which would have the shortest day and the longest year?
A) A planet that rotates slowly on its axis and orbits slowly around the Sun.
B) A planet that rotates rapidly on its axis and orbits slowly around the Sun.
C) A planet that rotates slowly on its axis and orbits rapidly around the Sun.
D) A planet that rotates slowly on its axis and orbits slowly around the Sun.
E) A planet that rotates rapidly on its axis and orbits rapidly around the Sun. - ANSWER-B) A
planet that rotates rapidly on its axis and orbits slowly around the Sun.
Stars that are in the same constellation... - ANSWER-are likely to be at very different distances
from us.
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When does the New Moon rise?
midnight
noon
sunrise
never
sunset - ANSWER-sunrise
How long would one need to observe a star on a 10 meter telescope to collect the same
amount of light as one collects in one hour on a 5 meter telescope?
15 minutes
30 minutes
4 minutes
2.5 hours
1 hour - ANSWER-15 minutes
What time of year is it dark all day (and night) at the South pole?
December
March
September
never
June - ANSWER-June
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ASTRO 7N FINAL EXAM INCLUDES ACCURATE AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS
COVERING FUNDAMENTAL ASTRONOMY CONCEPTS SUCH AS THE SOLAR
SYSTEM, PHASES OF THE MOON, PLANETARY MOTION, GRAVITY, LIGHT AND
TELESCOPES, AND THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF ASTRONOMICAL
MODELS.DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS IN INTRODUCTORY ASTRONOMY COURSES
SUCH AS THOSE OFFERED AT PENN STATE
Compared to UV radiation, X-rays have a wavelength that is...
longer
the same
zero
shorter
sootiness shorter and sometimes longer - ANSWER-shorter
From Earth, in which constellation might you find the planet Saturn?
Canis Major
Taurus
Ursa Minor
Lyra
Draco - ANSWER-Lyra
What characteristics make "Golden Hour" Unique?
Dim lighting, but flash is not necessary
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, ASTRO 7N FINAL EXAM
There is bright lighting that washes out texture
Weak shadows and strong contrast
Bright blue and violet hues
The low angle of the sun creates strong shadows and unique features - ANSWER-The low angle
of the sun creates strong shadows and unique features
In this diagram, the moon is orbiting counter clockwise and the Earth is spinning counter
clockwise. At what time will this moon phase set?
Sunrise
Noon
Midnight
3pm
Sunset - ANSWER-Midnight
In the above picture, Spectrum A does not match with Spectrum B. Which of the following is
true. - ANSWER-Spectrum B is a blackbody spectrum, but Spectrum A is not
Earth's Moon was Full on May 1, 2007. When was it next in the First Quarter phase after this
Full Moon?
May 15
May 4
June 1
May 8
May 22 - ANSWER-May 22
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Two planets have the same radius. If Planet A is 5 times more massive than Planet B, how does
gravity differ on the surfaces of the two planets?
A) gravity is 5 times stronger on Planet B
B) gravity is 5 times stronger on Planet A
C) gravity is 25 times stronger on Planet A
D) gravity is 25 times stronger on Planet B
E) gravity is equal on Planet A and Planet B - ANSWER-gravity is 5 times stronger on Planet A
If the frequency of radiation is twice as large than its wavelength is...
A) one quarter as large
B) twice as large
C) one hundred times as long
D) four times as large
E) half as large - ANSWER-half as large
Which would have the shortest day and the longest year?
A) A planet that rotates slowly on its axis and orbits slowly around the Sun.
B) A planet that rotates rapidly on its axis and orbits slowly around the Sun.
C) A planet that rotates slowly on its axis and orbits rapidly around the Sun.
D) A planet that rotates slowly on its axis and orbits slowly around the Sun.
E) A planet that rotates rapidly on its axis and orbits rapidly around the Sun. - ANSWER-B) A
planet that rotates rapidly on its axis and orbits slowly around the Sun.
Stars that are in the same constellation... - ANSWER-are likely to be at very different distances
from us.
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When does the New Moon rise?
midnight
noon
sunrise
never
sunset - ANSWER-sunrise
How long would one need to observe a star on a 10 meter telescope to collect the same
amount of light as one collects in one hour on a 5 meter telescope?
15 minutes
30 minutes
4 minutes
2.5 hours
1 hour - ANSWER-15 minutes
What time of year is it dark all day (and night) at the South pole?
December
March
September
never
June - ANSWER-June
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