QUIZ: “What Can You See with the Unaided Eye



QUIZ: “What Can You See with the Unaided Eye?”

1. On which of the following dates would the Sun be above the horizon for the most

hours?

a) March 21; b) June 22; c) September 22; d) December 23

Reason:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. In which direction is the Sun at noon in the winter?

a) east; b) southeast; c) south; d) southwest; e) west

Reason:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Suppose the Sun rises due east. When will the Sun next rise due east?

a) tomorrow; b) six months; c) a year; d) never

Reason: ______________________________________________________________

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4. If you see the Moon rise tonight at 9:00 P.M., approximately what time will it rise

tomorrow night?

a) 8:00 P.M.; b) 9:00 P.M.; c) 10:00 P.M.; d) 11:00 P.M.

Reason: _____________________________________________________________

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5. Approximately how many hours of daylight do you get in the summer?

a) less than 12; b) exactly 12; c) 12 to 16; d) over 16

Reason: _____________________________________________________________

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6. In which season of the year can you see the Big Dipper?

a) winter; b) spring; c) summer; d) fall; e) all year

Reason: _____________________________________________________________

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7. How much time is there between full Moons?

a) a day; b) a month; c) three months; d) a year

Reason: _____________________________________________________________

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8. Suppose you see the Sun south of you. It sets, and rises the next day. How much time will pass until the Sun gets exactly south of you again?

a) 12h; b) 23 h 56 min; c) 24 h; d) a year

Reason: _____________________________________________________________

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