Astronomy Midterm Two Jeopardy Template

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100 What is the Scientific Theory? A model that explains a wide variety of observations in terms of a few general principles that has survived repeated and varied testing.	100 What are equinoxes? When the sun rises precisely due east and sets due west	100 Expands the capabilities of telescopes. Adaptive optics can overcome distorting the effects on Earth's atmosphere. interferometry allows us to link many telescopes so they act like large telescope *What are these all examples of? Technology Revolutionizing Astronomy	100 What is the summer solstice and winter solstice? Summer solstice = the highest path, rest and set at most extreme north spots Winter solstice = lowest path, rise & sets at south spots	100 What is a lunar eclipse? The moon moves through the shadow of the earth.
200 What is a Corona? outermost layer of solar atmosphere 1 million k	200 When you are faced with a choice between two explanations that are equal, always choose the simpler explanation. What is this called? Occam's Razor	200 Why do stars rise and set? Earth rotates west to east, so stars appear to circle from East to West	200 Why do we see phases of the moon? Lunar phases consequence of moon's 27-3 day orbit around earth as moon orbits, we see more of the side that is lit by sun "grapfruit scale" - moon + 1.5 inches away from earth	200 What causes eclipses? Earth and moon cast shadows
300 What seeks explanation from observed phenomena that relies solely on natural causes? (scientific model can't include: divine intervention or metaphysics) Scientific Hallmark #1	300 What is the scientific progression through the creation and testing of models of nature that explain the observable universe as simply as possible. *occams razor Scientific Hallmark #3	300 Why do the constellations we see depend on the latitude and time of year? Your attitude determines which constellations are hidden by Earth Time of year determines the location of the sun in the sky	300 What is a solar eclipse? The earth moves through the shadows of the moon.	300 What is an analemma? The shape of the path of the sun
400 What is angular size? -Angle that subtends at a given distance - not constant, decreases with distance ***angular size changes physical size does not	400 How many constellations in the sky? 88 constellations / also called asterisms	400 What is a model that must make testable predictions about natural phenomena that would force us to revise or abandon the model if the predictions don't agree with the observations? Hallmark of Science #2	400 Synchronous Rotation: moon rotates exactly once with each revolution around the earth *earth and moon are tidally locked This explains why...? Why we only see one side of the moon	400 The tilt of Earth's axis - sun changes it's position through the year because of Earth's axis THE REASON FOR THE SEASONS??
500 What is an Ecliptic? -Plane of solar system -Happens since all of the planets in the solar system orbit the sun in a plane.	500 How do telescopes help us learn about the future? 1. They have better light collecting area 2. Better angular resolution 3. Better wavelength coverage	500 Why do we put telescopes into space? 1. Light pollution 2. Atmospheric Turbulence *causes twinkling and blurs image 3. Atmosphere absorbs most of EM spectrum - including all UV, all X-ray, and most infrared light.	500 What is the Scientific Method? make an observation -> ask a question -> suggest a hypothesis -> make a prediction -> perform a test: experiment or additional observation *repeat if hypothesis is wrong	500 How does the orientation of Earth's axis change with time? The tilt remains about 23.5 degrees, but Earth has a 26,000 year precession cycle that slowly & subtly changes the orientation of the Earth's axis.

ASTRONOMY MIDTERM TWO

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