Download ASTRONOMY - Distance from the Sun (MC Quiz 1)

ASTRONOMY - Distance from the Sun (MC Quiz 1)
How far are we from the Sun? Does that distance ever change? How does this distance affect our climate on Earth?
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How long does it take for light from the Sun to reach us on Earth?
A.
30 seconds
B.
2 minutes
C.
8 minutes
D.
21 minutes
About how long is one Astronomic Unit (AU)?
A.
It is equal to the mean distance of the Earth to the Moon.
B.
It is equal to the mean distance of the Earth to Mars.
C.
It is equal to the mean distance of the to from Mars.
D.
It is equal to the mean distance of the Earth to the Sun.
If the Earth is closer to the Sun during winter, why is it cold in the Northen Hemisphere?
A.
The Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun during winter. It receives less direct sunlight.
B.
The Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the Sun during winter. It receives less direct sunlight.
C.
The Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun during winter. It receives more direct sunlight.
D.
The Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the Sun during winter. It receives more direct sunlight.
If an alien galaxy could see Earth from a location thousands of light years away, what would
they probably see?
A.
The Earth as it appears today.
B.
The Earth as it will be in a thousand years.
C.
The Earth as it was thousands of years ago.
D.
Nothing.
The Perihelion occurs...
A.
In the winter, when the Earth is closest to the Sun.
B.
In the winter, when the Earth is farthest from the Sun.
C.
In the summer, when the Earth is closest to the Sun.
D.
In the summer, when the Earth is farthest from the Sun.
The Aphelion occurs...
A.
In the winter, when the Earth is closest to the Sun.
B.
In the winter, when the Earth is farthest from the Sun.
C.
In the summer, when the Earth is closest to the Sun.
D.
In the summer, when the Earth is farthest from the Sun.
If the Earth is so far away from the Sun, why does it still orbit the Sun?
A.
The movement of the Earth was set in motion by a giant asteroid many years ago. Now, the Earth cannot stray
from its path.
B.
The heat of the Sun keeps Earth from move.
C.
The gravity of the Sun reaches far out into space and forces many planets to orbit it.
D.
We keep the Earth in orbit.
Describe the shape of the Earth's orbit as it rev olv es around the Sun.
A.
Circle
B.
Ellipse
C.
Octagon
D.
Trapezoid
Q.9)
If the Earth is farthest to the Sun during summer, why is it warm in the Northen Hemisphere?
A.
The Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun during summer. It receives less direct sunlight.
B.
The Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the Sun during summer. It receives less direct sunlight.
C.
The Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the Sun during summer. It receives more direct sunlight.
D.
The Northern Hemisphere tilts away from the Sun during summer. It receives more direct sunlight.
Q.10) What is a light year?
A.
Ten Astronomical Units
B.
The amount of distance light can travel in one year
C.
The amount of distance sound can travel in one year
D.
A light year is equal to an Earth year