physical science test 2 possible test questions
Gravity and ___ are the same Acceleration Speed Force Light
acceleration
Which of these answers is not one of the four exoplanet categorizations? Alien Super-Earth Meptunian Gas-Giant
alien
Which of these are a method for discovering exoplanets? Astrometry Pulsar Timing Array Transit Method All of the above
all of the above
Which scientist is questioning Einstein's theory of relativity, and studying the monstrous black hole at the center of our galaxy? Stephen Hawking Alan Guth Andrea Ghez James Watson
andrea ghez
What is considered an exoplanet? Any planet outside our solar system Earth Any planet in the milky way Pluto
any planet outside our solar system
What causes different colors in stars? Temperature Electromagnetic wave lengths Their age Distance from earth
electromagnetic wave lengths
Only scientists and schools of science will ever be allowed access to the telescope. True False
false
Who argued against Micheal Hart claiming that aliens simply do not exist? Frank Drake Enrico Fermi Frank Tipler Philip Morrison life
frank tipler
According to Einstein's Theory, mass and energy warp space and time to create the effect we perceive as what? Gravity Light Heat Weight
gravity
Which telescope was the first to take pictures of exoplanets before the first official discovery an exoplanet? Roman Space Telescope Hubble Space Telescope James Webb Telescope Spitzer Space Telescope
hubble space telescope
Which of the following was not one of Micheal Hart's explanations for the absence of extraterrestrials on Earth? Humans pose too much of a threat to Aliens for them to be in their presence. Advanced civilizations beyond Earth arose too recently for aliens to reach us. Aliens simply chose never to visit us. Aliens never came here because of a physical difficulty
humans pose too much of a threat to Aliens for them to be in their presence
What kind of filter does the James Webb Space Telescope use to get such intense pictures? Bokeh Infrared Polarized Colored
infrared
What do we know about dark energy? It is the main reason our universe is expanding It is the main reason our universe is staying the same It is the main reason our universe is so colorful It is the main reason earth is located in the milky way
it is the main reason our universe is expanding
Smaller stars become dense neutron stars, which are not massive enough to trap what? Light X-rays Hot Gas Microwaves
light
What is more fundamental than space and time? Heat Oxygen Light all of the above
light
What developments led to the discovery of general relativity? Light, magnetism, and motion Speed of light Law of Thermodynamics Newton's laws of motion
light, magnetism, and motion
Ptolemaeus' catalog of constellations is grouped by what? Magnitude and coordinates Names Sizes Cultural it comes from
magnitude and coordinates
The key to forming a black hole is cramming enough energy and what into a small enough volume? Fusion Fission Mass Volume
mass
What does the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram NOT show? Life cycle of stars Luminosity of stars Mass of stars Temperature of stars
mass of stars
What do MACHOS stand for? Massive Acute Compact Halo Objects Massive Abnormal Compact Halo Objects Miniscule Compact Halo Objects Massive Compact Halo Objects
massive compact halo objects
When was the last time, until now, that the rings of Neptune have been photographed from the space telescope? Less than 5 years ago About 10 years ao More than 30 years ago This is the first time the rings have been pictured
more than 30 years ago
What was the telescope named before it became the James Webb Space Telescope? Hubble Space Telescope Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Next Generation Space Telescope James Barr Space Telescope
next generation space telescope
Do all exoplanets orbit a star and if not what are those called? Yes, all exoplanets orbit a star. No, they are called rogue planets. No, they are called floating planets. Yes, if they don't orbit a star they aren't an exoplanet.
no they are called rogue planets
What is the name of Egyptian cities that had a layout based on constellations? Einstein Erichthonius Nomes Washington
nomes
Since blackholes are invisible, how have scientists researched them? They can't Observe the effects on nearby matter Sent a satellite close to them A telescope from earth
observe the effects on nearby matter
What constellation's visibility means winter is almost here? Orion Taurus Ursa Minor Virgo
orion
Two particles can make a miniscule black hole if they collide. What kind of energy is collided within the particles above the fundamental limit? Nuclear Energy Planck Energy Thermal Energy Gravitational Energy
planck energy
What is the main resource that SETI uses to try and find extraterrestrial life? Radio telescope Rocket Ships Telescope Radar
radio telescope
There were three main uses for constellations in the ancient times. What were they? Religious, teaching, eating Sleeping, navigational, working Religious, agricultural, and navigational Teaching, sleeping, stories
religious, agricultural, navigational
Who selects which proposals are accepted and grants them time with the telescope? Science Policies Group NASA JWST Proposal Team Science Approval Group
science group policies
What does SETI stand for? Space Exploration Theory Initiative Seeking for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence Scientists for Exploring The Inconsistencies
search for extraterrestrial intelligence
What is a dynamic energy fluid or field? The milky way Something that fills all of space but whose effect on the expansion of the universe is the opposite of that of matter and normal energy. A black hole A field of exotic matter that is extremely similar to normal matter and has no abnormal impacts on the universe.
something that fills all of space but whose effect on the expansion of the universe is the opposite of that of matter and normal energy
Which is NOT an evolutionary phase in the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram? White dwarf Red giant Supernova Main sequence
supernova
What does the transition between the protostar phase and the main sequence phase depend on? The age of a star The mass of the star The density of the star The luminosity of the star
the mass of the star
What is the quantum theory of matter? The theory that dark energy is a property of space and has its own unique properties The theory that dark energy is a new kind of dynamical energy fluid or field, something that fills all of space but whose effect on the expansion of the universe is the opposite of that of matter and normal energy. A theory that completely disproves Einstein's theory on dark energy. The microscopic explanation of the properties of condensed matter, solids and liquids, based on the fundamental laws of quantum mechanics.
the microscopic explanation of the properties of condensed matter, solids, and liquids, based on the fundamental laws of quantum mechanics
What does the James Webb Space Telescope Orbit? The Moon The Sun The Earth Mars
the sun
Why have there been no trials for exploring wormholes as of now? We don't have the technology to send a ship that far into space There aren't any in our galaxy to study We can't go through a wormhole The Wormholes are unstable
the wormholes are unstable
What states that gravity is a warping of space? First Law of Thermodynamics Newton's Third Law Theory of General Relativity all of the above
theory of general relativity
Which of Einstein's theories came first? Theory of Special Relativity Theory of General Relativity None of the above Both; they are the same thing
theory of special relativity
Why is NASA looking for exoplanets/what they plan to do with them? (might change) They have money to spend so why not. To find a new star. To add more planets to our solar system. To possibly find another sustainable planet like Earth.
to possibly find another sustainable planet like earth
T or F - There is currently no evidence for alien life
true
Webb's infrared field of view is twice that of Hubble. True False
true
In the South Pole, what direction are you seeing the constellations in? Vertical Right side up Horizontal Upside down
upside down
Do dark energy and matter even exist? Yes We don't know No Sometimes
we don't know
What do WIMPS stand for? Weakly Interacting Miniscule Particles Wildly Interacting Massive Particles Weakly Interacting Massive Particles Weakly Interacting Master Particles
weakly interacting massive particles
What causes a white dwarf star? When a star gets old When a star gets too cold When a star has exhausted all its fuel When a star gets brighter
when a star has exhausted all its fuel
When does a protostar develop into a main sequence star? When it gets old When its core temperature exceeds 10 million Kelvin When gravity pushes on the core When the outer layer explodes
when it's core temperature exceeds 10 million kelvin
When was the James Webb Space Telescope launched? March 8, 2022 June 12, 2021 January 1, 2022 December 25, 2021
December 25, 2021
Which mission was accredited for the most found exoplanets? JWST K2 Kepler Hubble Space Telescope
Kepler
What is baryonic matter? Exotic matter Matter that is made up of only electrons. "Normal matter" or matter that is made up of protons and neutrons Matter that makes up WIMPs
"normal matter" or matter that is made up of protons and neutrons
How old was Einstein when he first started testing relativity? 16 24 29 21
16
When was the first exoplanet discovered? 1987 1999 1992 1980
1992
Which of these equations accurately depicts the Drake equation? R*=NL fpneflfifc N = R*fpneflfifcL L = NfpneflfifcR* fpneflfifc= NR*L
N = R*fpneflfifcL
What is the smallest known star? Deneb Hadar OGLE-TR-122b Procyon
OGLE TR 122b
Only 12/13 astronomical constellations are used for astrology, which one is not? Gemini Ophiuchus Andromeda Aries
Ophiuchus
How many zodiac constellations are there? 25-28 21-24 17-20 9-10
21-24
How long is the James Webb Space Telescope when fully unfolded? 47.8 ft 69.5 ft 131.7 ft 106.9 ft
69.5ft
How many known constellations have astronomers divided out? 81 88 23 34
88
What is Quintessence? A hypothetical form of dark energy, more precisely a scalar field postulated as an explanation for the observation of the accelerating rate of the expansion of the universe. A complex mathematical theory that explains the creation of dark energy. A theory that completely disproves Einstein's theory of dark matter. An explanation for dark matter that involves MACHOs and WIMPs.
A hypothetical form of dark energy, more precisely a scalar field postulated as an explanation for the observation of the accelerating rate of the expansion of the universe.
What was the mission of the JWST before it was launched? To see if there was life on Mars To detect infrared light coming through dense gas clouds To look back through time to see when galaxies were young B and C A, B, and C
B and C
Whose theory states that dark energy is a property of space and has its own unique properties? Planck's Bohr's Einstein's Newton's
Einstein's
T or F - The Drake equation is applicable to civilizations in other galaxies besides the Milky Way.
False
How does the transit method work/ what two things does it look for? Detecting the motion of a star by making precise measurements of its position on the sky. Using infrared wavelengths to observe planets. Looks for dips in the visible light of stars, and requires that planets cross in front of stars along our sight to them. None of the above.
Looks for dips in the visible light of stars, and requires that planets cross in front of stars along our sight to them.
How is an exoplanet named? Name of the space telescope that discovered it. The Star that it orbits with a number. A number in correlation to the date it was discovered and the name of the orbited star. Star catalog number, name of the planet star followed by a lowercase letter b.
Star catalog number, name of the planet star followed by a lowercase letter b.
What was the theory behind what the Hadron Collider would actually do? The collisions would explode the facility The collider would inevitably cause earthquakes, due to the mere force of the collision. The different reactions would cause a nuclear type bomb to go off. The collider would create black holes to destroy the earth
The collider would create black holes to destroy the earth
What paradox is presented in Enrico Fermi's Fermi paradox? The high probability that extraterrestrial intelligence exists and the fact that aliens are unbiblical. The high probability that extraterrestrial intelligence exists and the fact that aliens have been visibly spotted by humans. The high probability that extraterrestrial intelligence exists and the fact that aliens exist, but they are unintelligent. The high probability that extraterrestrial intelligence exists and the fact that we have no evidence for such aliens.
The high probability that extraterrestrial intelligence exists and the fact that we have no evidence for such aliens.
What do most black holes form from? The remnants of a large star that dies in a supernova explosion The remnants of a small star that dies in a supernova explosion The remnants of a Massive moon that crashes into a star The remnants of another massive black hole that has died
The remnants of a large star that dies in a supernova explosion
Why did Frank Drake initially devise the Drake equation? It was assigned to him by the NRAO (National Radio Astronomy Observatory). He came across findings in his research that led him to the creation of the Drake equation. He piggybacked off another scientist's findings and did his own research. To serve as an agenda for a NRAO (National Radio Astronomy Observatory) meeting in order to provide some structure to the discussion.
To serve as an agenda for a NRAO (National Radio Astronomy Observatory) meeting in order to provide some structure to the discussion.
What is the largest known star? UY Scuti Gacrux Regulus Capella
UY Scuti
What is the purpose of the Drake equation? Finds the exact coordinates where aliens exist. Calculates the number of aliens within a certain galaxy. Used to estimate the number of active, communicative, intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy. Used to calculate the likelihood of aliens existing.
Used to estimate the number of active, communicative, intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy.
What is a red giant star? A big star A hot star A new star A dying star
a dying star
What is a constellation? A group of stars in a particular shape that has been given a specific name A grouping of clouds A phase of the moon The sky when it rains
a group of stars in a particular shape that has been given a specific name
If you were to shine a light in an accelerating room, the light would appear to Go straight up Bend downward Bend upward Disappear
bend downward
What phenomenon proved Einstein's theory of special relativity? Every action having an equal and opposite reaction. Bending of light during a solar eclipse. Sonic boom None of the above
bending of light during a social eclipse
What celestial object traps light? Nebula Supernova Black hole Stars
black hole
According to Einstein's Theory of General Relativity, what are wormholes? A bend in space A tunnel between two black holes Both A and B Neither A nor B
both a and b
Which constellation looks like a M or W depending on which hemisphere you are in? Cassiopeia Ursa Major Leo Canis Major
cassiopeia
Einstein discovered, according to his theory, that empty space could essentially be _______ and that it could possess its own ______. Destroyed; gravitational pull Created; energy Seen; colors Frozen; patterns
created; energy
Gravity is strongest when matter is the most Straight Bumpy Curved Sloped
curved
What was the first black hole to be discovered? NGC 6166 Cygnus A IC 1101 H1821+643
cygnus A
