What have you done to prepare for the 5.09 unit exam?
Which of the units is used for calculating the distance between planets?
- Astronomical units
- Days
- Kilometers per hour
What is something you know from this chart?
Work with a neighbor and compare Galaxies, Solar System, Clusters, Universe and Planets.
Which term best describes a group of galaxies?
- Cluster
- Constellation
- Solar System
- Universe
Which type of galaxy has several billion stars arranged in arms spiraling outwards?
- Elliptical Galaxy
- Irregular Galaxy
- Spiral Galaxy
What type of star is likely to be the coldest?
- white-colored star
- orange-colored star
- red-colored star
Which star is most likely to be blue and why?
Partner Time: Describe the mass and surface temperature of dwarf stars.
Where would a dwarf star be found on the HR diagram?
Partner Time: Draw and describe the four inner layers of the sun.
Which feature of the sun extends into the corona and is anchored in the photosphere?
- Core
- Prominence
- Solar flare
What term describes the distance between the crests of successive waves?
- Frequency
- Nanometer
- Trough
- Wavelength
Partner Time: Explain which waves match their application.
How has the Hubble Space Telescope made outer space exploration easier?
- High-gain antenna produces magnetic fields
- Clear and accurate pictures
- Mangetometer sends data back to Earth very fast