Chapter 6 quiz_ ASTRON 001 _ Elementary Astronomy - Kiley D. - FALL 2023 - SECTION# 14762
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Chapter 6 quiz: ASTRON 001 : Elementary Astronomy - Kiley D. - FALL 2023 - SECTION# 14762
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Chapter 6 quiz
Due
Dec 16 at 11:59pm
Points
10
Questions
10
Available
Aug 28 at 8am - Dec 18 at 11:59pm
Time Limit
None
Allowed Attempts
2
Instructions
Score for this attempt:
10
out of 10
Submitted Sep 18 at 1:44pm
This attempt took 5 minutes.
This is the Chapter 6 quiz. You have two attempts to answer these questions, and your highest score will
be recorded!
1 / 1 pts
Question 1
Venus' rotation period is longer than its period of revolution around the Sun.
True
Correct!
Correct!
False
1 / 1 pts
Question 2
Atmospheric pressure on Mars is roughly half that of Earth's at sea level.
True
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False
Correct!
Correct!
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Question 3
Mercury presents the same side to the Sun
every 12 hours.
every third orbit.
twice every orbit.
all the time, just like our Moon.
every other orbit.
Correct!
Correct!
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Question 4
Carbon dioxide is the predominant atmospheric gas on Venus.
True
Correct!
Correct!
False
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Question 5
There are polar caps on Mars.
True
Correct!
Correct!
False
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Question 6
The surface of Venus can be observed with
All of these have provided detailed observations about the surface of our
sister planet.
most amateur telescopes.
the Hubble Space Telescope.
the Mt. Wilson 100" telescope.
radar observations.
Correct!
Correct!
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Question 7
Which statement is true of Venus' surface?
There are two continent sized uplands.
Correct!
Correct!
There are no shield volcanoes.
It has remained unchanged for billions of years.
There is an extensive hydrosphere.
Atmospheric pressure is very low.
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Question 8
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11/2/23, 11:12 AM
Chapter 6 quiz: ASTRON 001 : Elementary Astronomy - Kiley D. - FALL 2023 - SECTION# 14762
https://ilearn.laccd.edu/courses/242104/quizzes/1840559
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Which of the following provides evidence that water once flowed on Mars?
Canals.
Valles Marineris.
Olympus Mons.
Runoff and outflow channels.
Correct!
Correct!
1 / 1 pts
Question 9
Mars appears red in color because of refraction of light by its atmosphere,
much like the color of the totally eclipsed Moon.
True
False
Correct!
Correct!
1 / 1 pts
Question 10
The surface temperature of Venus is 730K, even hotter than Mercury.
True
Correct!
Correct!
False
Quiz Score:
10
out of 10