We have many satellites in orbit around Earth. What happens to the ones that stop working?

Most remain in orbit as space junk

There are many different kinds of telescopes. What do they all have in common?

They provide us information of far away objects

What contribution did Johannes Kepler make related to the model of the solar system?

Suggested the idea the planets have elliptical orbits

Which of the following is a main use of a space probe?

To discover more about our solar system and those beyond

Scientific Theory is not completely proven. So why do we accept Scientific Theory in Canada?

There is a lot of evidence to support it

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Science 9 Week 1 Review

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1
We have many satellites in orbit around Earth. What happens to the ones that stop working?
Most remain in orbit as space junk
Most are recycled by the International Space Station
Most are fixed in space by astronauts
Most are brought down to Earth for repairs
2
We talked about 4 cosmological events. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
Meteor Showers
Lunar Eclipse
The Equinoxes
Solstices
3
True or False? In a Lunar Eclipse the moon moves in front of the Sun and blocks it.
True
False
4
Choose the correct pair of Event and Date:
Fall Equinox: September 21
Spring Equinox: March 21
Summer Solstice: June 22
Winter Solstice: September 22
5
Which of the following astronomer tools did we NOT discuss in class?
Satellites
Spectrometer
Astrolabe
Space Probes
6
There are many different kinds of telescopes. What do they all have in common?
They provide us information of far away objects
They are small and recreational
Every telescope requires solar energy
Each uses visible light to create an image
7
Each solstice and each equinox happen once per year. What do these days signify?
Alignment of planets
A change in the seasons
National Holidays
The temperature of the sun
8
True or False: The Earth AND the Moon are satellites
True
False
9
Satellites have many different functions. Which of the following is related to public safety?
Exploration/Space Science Satellites
Weather Satellites
GPS Satellites
Entertainment Satellites
10
What contribution did Johannes Kepler make related to the model of the solar system?
Suggested the idea the planets have elliptical orbits
Claimed the planets were equally spaced apart
Suggested that solstices could be predicted on the calendar
Discovered the rings on Saturn, and numbered the planets
11
Which individual was connected to the Geocentric Model of our solar system?
Aristotle
Johannes Kepler
Galileo Galilei
Nicholas Copernicus
12
Back in 300BC people thought the Earth was the center of the Solar System. Why might this be?
Solar and Lunar Eclipses can be explained by this model
All of the above
Observing the sun from Earth makes Earth appear central
There was no technology to accurately observe space
13
Which of the following is a main use of a space probe?
To discover more about our solar system and those beyond
All of the above
To test how fast we can accelerate objects in space
To capture images of Earth from far away
14
Scientific Theory is not completely proven. So why do we accept Scientific Theory in Canada?
Science has a fresh perspective
Canadians are not religious
There is a lot of evidence to support it
Science is well funded
15
Which of the following is an example of a Scientific Perspective of the universe?
The Bible (Genesis)
Aboriginal Stories of the Sky People
The universe exists inside a marble
The Big Bang

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