Introduction to Astronomy
Before your final exam is unlocked, you are required to participate in a discussion-based assessment with your teacher. Prepare to answer the following questions by reviewing the units for your course and your notes. Refer to the rubric for the grading criteria. Information pulled directly from the Internet will not be accepted.
Discuss the importance of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) program. Some sections of society believe it to be a waste of money. What are your thoughts?
What is the Tychonic System?
a model of the solar system in which all the planets (including Earth) orbit the Sun
a model of the solar system in which the planets, Moon, and Sun orbit Earth
a model of the solar system where the planets orbit the Sun, and this system orbits Earth
a model where all the planets and Earth are fixed in space and only the Sun and Moon move
a model that expands the system to a vast number of galaxies and star systems
What is a habitable zone?
the region around a star within which planets can possess liquid water on their surface to sustain life
the region around a star within which planets have gravity similar to that of Earth
the region around a star within which planets get enough sunlight
the area on a planet within which humans have enough oxygen to survive
the area on a planet that has conditions favorable for life
