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| − | + | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> | |
| − | + | </noinclude>Answer the following questions: | |
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| − | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Answer the following questions: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req1a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the earth's nearest celestial neighbor? | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req1a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is the earth's nearest celestial neighbor? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req1b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is its distance from the earth? | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req1b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is its distance from the earth? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req1c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What governs the tide? | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req1c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> |
| + | </noinclude>What governs the tide? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req1d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What causes an eclipse? | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req1d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22--> |
| + | </noinclude>What causes an eclipse? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1d /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>e. <section begin=req1e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is a shooting star? | + | :<b>e. <section begin=req1e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is a shooting star? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1e /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1e /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>f. <section begin=req1f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How fast does light travel? | + | :<b>f. <section begin=req1f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> |
| + | </noinclude>How fast does light travel? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1f /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1f /></b> | ||
| − | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Make a diagram showing relative positions and movements of the earth, sun, and moon. Show positions and movements for eclipses of the sun and moon. | + | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> |
| + | </noinclude>Make a diagram showing relative positions and movements of the earth, sun, and moon. Show positions and movements for eclipses of the sun and moon. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Make a diagram of our solar system and be able to name the planets in order from the sun. | + | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26--> |
| + | </noinclude>Make a diagram of our solar system and be able to name the planets in order from the sun. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Identify in the sky eight fixed stars. What is the difference between planets and fixed stars? | + | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:27--> |
| + | </noinclude>Identify in the sky eight fixed stars. What is the difference between planets and fixed stars? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is a constellation? Name and point out six. Name two constellations visible throughout the year. | + | <section begin=challenge /> |
| + | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:28--> | ||
| + | </noinclude>What is a constellation? Name and point out six. Name two constellations visible throughout the year. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
| + | <section end=challenge /> | ||
| − | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>For the Northern Hemisphere: draw a chart of the Big Dipper, Cassiopeia, and the North Star. For the Southern Hemisphere: draw a chart of the Southern Cross, Orion and Scorpio. | + | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:29--> |
| + | </noinclude>For the Northern Hemisphere: draw a chart of the Big Dipper, Cassiopeia, and the North Star. For the Southern Hemisphere: draw a chart of the Southern Cross, Orion and Scorpio. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the Milky Way? Observe the Milky Way in the night sky. | + | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:30--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is the Milky Way? Observe the Milky Way in the night sky. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the morning star and evening star? Why does it carry both names? | + | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:31--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is the morning star and evening star? Why does it carry both names? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Explain zenith and nadir. | + | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:32--> |
| + | </noinclude>Explain zenith and nadir. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is the aurora borealis? What causes it? | + | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:33--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is the aurora borealis? What causes it? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:14, 3 January 2023
Stars
Skill Level
2
Year
1928
Version
28.11.2024
Approval authority
North American Division
1. Answer the following questions:
- a. What is the earth's nearest celestial neighbor?
- b. What is its distance from the earth?
- c. What governs the tide?
- d. What causes an eclipse?
- e. What is a shooting star?
- f. How fast does light travel?
2. Make a diagram showing relative positions and movements of the earth, sun, and moon. Show positions and movements for eclipses of the sun and moon.
3. Make a diagram of our solar system and be able to name the planets in order from the sun.
4. Identify in the sky eight fixed stars. What is the difference between planets and fixed stars?
5. What is a constellation? Name and point out six. Name two constellations visible throughout the year.
6. For the Northern Hemisphere: draw a chart of the Big Dipper, Cassiopeia, and the North Star. For the Southern Hemisphere: draw a chart of the Southern Cross, Orion and Scorpio.
7. What is the Milky Way? Observe the Milky Way in the night sky.
8. What is the morning star and evening star? Why does it carry both names?
9. Explain zenith and nadir.
10. What is the aurora borealis? What causes it?
