FIRST YEAR ASTRONOMY EXAMS
Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank questions are worth 1 point each.
Section One - Multiple Choice
1.) Astronomy is...
A. the ancient study of the stars
B. the study of all celestial objects and phenomena in space
C. the divining of meaning from stars
D. the study of planets in space.
2.) What class(es) at Hogwarts have an identical equivalent in the muggle world?
A. Astronomy and Muggle Studies
B. Astronomy, Charms, and Potions
C. All Classes
D. Only Astronomy
3.) What is the astronomical name for the constellation of the 'North Star'?
A. Ursa Major
B. Ursa Minor
C. Ursae Major
D. Ursae Minor
4.) Earth rotates on its...
A. Axis.
B. Ellipse
C. Horizon
D. Celestial Sphere
Section Two - Fill in the Blank
5.) The Celestial sphere is an imaginary sphere of which the _____ is the _____ and on which all celestial objects are considered to sit.
6.) The Southern Cross contains _____ of the main stars and was once used for navigation similar to the Star in the Northern Hemisphere, also known as _____.
7.) _____, the first star we located in class, is a part of the constellation Lyra.
8.) You look through a _____ to see distant objects in space as easier.
9.) Betelgeuse has a _____ colour, and Sirius is known as the _____ star.
Section Three - Essay
The essay is worth up to 5 points (1 point per sentence as long as the information is correct). It is possible to receive an A on the exam without doing the essay if every answer above is correct. Please credit any outside sources for your essay.
What is Astronomy? Who can be an Astronomer? Why do the stars move around us, and what sphere do we use to map the stars?
Code:
First Year Exam
Name:
Answers:
[b]1.)[/b] _____
[b]2.)[/b] _____
[b]3.)[/b] _____
[b]4.)[/b] _____
[b]5.)[/b] _____, _____
[b]6.)[/b] _____, _____
[b]7.)[/b] _____
[b]8.)[/b] _____
[b]9.)[/b] _____, _____
[b]Essay:[/b]
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SECOND YEAR ASTRONOMY EXAMS
Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank questions are worth 1 point each.
Section One - Multiple Choice
1.) Geocentric Universe is the...
A. universe revolving around the moon.
B. universe revolving around the Earth.
C. universe revolving around the Sun.
D. universe revolving around the Solar System.
2.) Asteroids are rocky objects and their makeups include variations of...
A. carbon, dirt, and frozen metals.
B. metal, aster, frozen water.
C. carbon, hydrogen, oxygen.
D. carbon, metals, and frozen water.
3.) Jupiter is how many times larger than the Earth?
A. 318
B. 315
C. 423
D. 298
4.) The temperature on Venus can reach...
A. 500°C
B. 360°C
C. 480°C
D. 680°C
5.) Kirkwood Gap is...
A. the space between planets.
B. the space between the inner and outer planets.
C. the space between each planet and the sun.
D. the space between rings of asteroids in the main asteroid belt.
Section Two - Fill in the Blank
6.) List the Planets in order:
7.) The Sun is mostly made up of _____.
8.) Planets that have rings circling the planet include:
9.) Asteroid literally means _____.
10.) The sun produces _____ energy.
Section Three - Essay
The essay is worth up to 5 points (1 point per sentence as long as the information is correct). It is possible to receive an A on the exam without doing the essay if every answer above is correct. Please credit any outside sources for your essay.
Write an essay about the similarities and differences between planets and the Sun. Use examples of sizes that were provided in the lessons and other comparisons you can make.
Code:
Second Year Exam
Name:
Answers:
[b]1.)[/b] _____
[b]2.)[/b] _____
[b]3.)[/b] _____
[b]4.)[/b] _____
[b]5.)[/b] _____
[b]6.)[/b] _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____, _____
[b]7.)[/b] _____
[b]8.)[/b] _____, _____, _____
[b]9.)[/b] _____
[b]10.)[/b] _____
[b]Essay:[/b]- Out of Character:
- Please PM me your answers. I will accept exams and make-up lessons until Wednesday at 12 PM EST.
THIRD YEAR ASTRONOMY EXAMS
Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank questions are worth 1 point each.
Section One - Multiple Choice
1.) Which star is not in the constellation of Crux?
A. Acrux
B. Becrux
C. Delta Crucis
D. Sirius
2.) The Auroras are:
A. a result of a magical painter.
B. the magic from the sun provoked by a magic spell.
C. two constellations that are in the Northern Hemisphere.
D. none of the above.
3.) What does the Earth rotate on?
A. The axis.
B. The Ellipse
C. The Horizon
D. The Celestial Sphere
4.) Asteroids are found...
A. throughout the solar system.
B. only between Mars and Jupiter.
C. between Mars and Jupiter, and also past Pluto.
D. in the Kepler Gap.
5.) The Zodiac Constellations feature...
A. only animals.
B. humans and animals.
C. only objects
D. all of the above.
Section Two - Fill in the Blank
6.) There are a total of _____ zodiac constellations and _____ main recognized constellations.
7.) There are _____ main constellations found only in the Southern Hemisphere.
8.) There are _____ main constellations found only in the Northern Hemisphere.
9.) The Kneel used to be a part of a larger constellation called _____.
10.) The Zodiac constellations are important because they are along the path of the sun which is called the _____.
Section Three - Essay
The essay is worth up to 5 points (1 point per sentence as long as the information is correct). It is possible to receive an A on the exam without doing the essay if every answer above is correct. Please credit any outside sources for your essay.Section One - Multiple Choice
1.) Which star is not in the constellation of Crux?
A. Acrux
B. Becrux
C. Delta Crucis
D. Sirius
2.) The Auroras are:
A. a result of a magical painter.
B. the magic from the sun provoked by a magic spell.
C. two constellations that are in the Northern Hemisphere.
D. none of the above.
3.) What does the Earth rotate on?
A. The axis.
B. The Ellipse
C. The Horizon
D. The Celestial Sphere
4.) Asteroids are found...
A. throughout the solar system.
B. only between Mars and Jupiter.
C. between Mars and Jupiter, and also past Pluto.
D. in the Kepler Gap.
5.) The Zodiac Constellations feature...
A. only animals.
B. humans and animals.
C. only objects
D. all of the above.
Section Two - Fill in the Blank
6.) There are a total of _____ zodiac constellations and _____ main recognized constellations.
7.) There are _____ main constellations found only in the Southern Hemisphere.
8.) There are _____ main constellations found only in the Northern Hemisphere.
9.) The Kneel used to be a part of a larger constellation called _____.
10.) The Zodiac constellations are important because they are along the path of the sun which is called the _____.
Section Three - Essay
Please write an essay about the importance of constellations in modern times.
Code:
Third Year Exam
Name:
Answers:
[b]1.)[/b] _____
[b]2.)[/b] _____
[b]3.)[/b] _____
[b]4.)[/b] _____
[b]5.)[/b] _____
[b]6.)[/b] _____, _____
[b]7.)[/b] _____
[b]8.)[/b] _____
[b]9.)[/b] _____
[b]10.)[/b] _____
[b]Essay:[/b]- Out of Character:
- Please PM me your answers. I will accept exams and make-up lessons until Wednesday at 12 PM EST.