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astronomy2018
Astronomy Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The geocentric model of the universe states that all objects rotate around the..... | Earth |
| The heliocentric model of the universe states that all objects rotate around the..... | Sun |
| One complete rotation of the Earth makes a..... | day |
| One complete revolution of the Earth makes a... | year |
| When we are experiencing summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the North Pole is..... | It faces toward the sun |
| What is the largest gaseous planet? | Jupiter |
| Why are we able to see the moon lit up at night? | Because the moon reflects the light from the sun. |
| What shapeis the Milky Way galaxy? | spiral |
| What do astronomers use radio telescopes for? | It helps them to study objects that give off radio waves. |
| Why do we have seasons? | The Earth is tilted on an axis. |