Astronomy Unit Study Guide 8-4 :: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics, structure, and predictable motions of celestial bodies. Astronomy Unit Study Guide

How many planets are in our solar system? Name them in order.

Which planet is the furthest from the Sun? Which planet is the closest?

Which planet is the hottest? Which planet has a big red spot?

Which planet is the largest? Which planet is the smallest?

Which planet is about the same size as Earth Which planet is about the same size as Earth? Which planet could we live on if we needed to move from Earth?

Which planets are gaseous? Which planets are terrestrial?

What is a prominence? What is a solar flare?

What is a sun spot? What is the corona? What is the photosphere?

What type of storms affect electronic devices? What is an aurora?

How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun How long does it take for the Earth to revolve around the Sun? How long does it take for the Moon to revolve around the Earth?

How does the Moon affect the waters of Earth How does the Moon affect the waters of Earth? How many tides are there in 24 hours?

Draw & EXPLAIN spring tides

Draw & EXPLAIN neap tides

What is the PRIMARY cause of tides on Earth? Why?

What are the two forces that cause the Moon the stay in orbit around Earth?

Draw a lunar eclipse. What is being blocked out?

Draw a solar eclipse. What is being blocked out?

What’s the difference between an equinox & a solstice What’s the difference between an equinox & a solstice? When does each occur?

What 2 things affect the gravitational force between two objects?

Why does the Moon have a greater affect on the Earth than the Sun does?

What object in our solar system has the greatest mass What object in our solar system has the greatest mass? the greatest gravitational pull?

What is gravity? What is inertia?

What is weight? What is mass?

Draw and label each type of galaxy.

What type of galaxy is our solar system in What type of galaxy is our solar system in? What is the name of our galaxy?

What is the purpose of tools & technology in space?

What are the types of telescopes used by astronomers What are the types of telescopes used by astronomers? Which is best (right now)?

What is the function of a spectroscope?

If I removed Christopher’s right leg, does his mass change If I removed Christopher’s right leg, does his mass change? Does his weight change?

If I send CeCe to Mars, does her mass change? Does her weight change?

If I send Riley to Pluto & remove his right leg, does his mass change If I send Riley to Pluto & remove his right leg, does his mass change? Does his weight change?

Does mass rely on weight? Does weight rely on mass?

What is the name of the instrument that is placed in orbit around Earth in order to collect data from space?

What tool would travel out of Earth’s orbit to collect scientific data in places that are too dangerous for humans to go?

Which space tool does not use visible light?

Olivia goes on a diet & loses 10 pounds … tell me about changes to her mass/weight.

Which image best represents a galaxy?

Based upon this image, how would tides on Earth be affected?

Which positions of the Moon would you expect the most extreme tides (spring tides)?

What explains the difference in high and low tide being more extreme sometimes than it is at other times?

Which characteristic of the Sun attracts planets and keeps them in orbit?

Would a person feel less gravitational force on the Moon than on Earth Would a person feel less gravitational force on the Moon than on Earth? Why?

How could you decrease the gravitational force between a planet and an object orbiting the planet?

Which location represents March 21 (the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere)?

Hours of daylight and nighttime are equal during a(n) __________.

Write a statement describing what causes summer to occur in South Carolina.

Which phase of the Moon would be seen from Earth?

If took Earth 730 days, rather than 365 days, to orbit the Sun, what would occur?

What do the people on Earth (at the place indicated) observe?

How would scientists classify a celestial object with rings How would scientists classify a celestial object with rings? What characteristic do planets, moons, asteroids, and comets ALL share?

Which picture best illustrates an object within the asteroid belt.