Downloadable Test Bank – Astronomy: At Play in the Cosmos, 2nd Edition (Frank)
$36.00
- 2nd edition, Adam Frank (W. W. Norton, 2020)
- 1,200+ questions, each with its answer
- All 18 chapters covered
- Multiple-choice and problem-solving questions
- PDF or Word, sent by email after payment
Description
Description
This test bank follows the 2nd edition of Astronomy: At Play in the Cosmos by Adam Frank (W. W. Norton, 2020): more than 1,200 multiple-choice and problem-solving questions, each with its answer, organised by the book’s 18 chapters. Check which edition you have, then try 10 questions taken from the file.
Check your edition before you buy
| Edition | Year | Matches this test bank? |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd edition | 2020 (later printings 2022) | Best match |
| 1st edition (2016, sold as the preliminary edition) | 2016 | Still can be used |
Both editions have 18 chapters, so the chapter count won’t tell them apart. Check the ISBN and copyright year on the back of the title page instead. The 2nd edition adds new “Anatomy of a Discovery” features and Interactive Simulations.
Try 10 questions from the test bank
These questions are copied from the file without changes. Press “Show answer” to check yourself.
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You record the positions of the stars at midnight. Approximately six months later, at what time would the stars appear in the same positions when viewed from the same location? Assume that stars can be observed during daylight.
- Sunrise
- Noon
- Sunset
- Midnight
Correct answer: B. Noon
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What term describes the Sun’s apparent annual path across the celestial sphere?
- Zenith
- Zodiac
- Ecliptic
- Analemma
Correct answer: C. Ecliptic
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In October, the constellation Libra is high in the sky at noon, although sunlight prevents it from being seen. Approximately which month would Libra occupy a similar position at midnight?
- April
- July
- October
- January
Correct answer: A. April
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Which of the following is primarily caused by the elliptical shape of Earth’s orbit?
- The annual cycle of seasons
- Seasonal changes in daylight duration
- Seasonal shifts in the Sun’s apparent path across the sky
- None of the above
Correct answer: D. None of the above
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An observer in the Northern Hemisphere records the duration of daylight throughout the year. Around which date is the period of daylight longest?
- March 21
- June 21
- September 21
- December 21
Correct answer: B. June 21
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Two people hold signs of identical dimensions. One stands 100 meters from an observer, while the other stands 400 meters away. Approximately how does the angular size of the nearer sign compare with that of the more distant sign?
- It is one-quarter as large.
- It is half as large.
- It is twice as large.
- It is four times as large.
Correct answer: D. It is four times as large.
Show 4 more sample questions
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At what altitude above the horizon would an observer on Earth’s equator find the south celestial pole?
- 90°
- 45°
- 0°
- −90°
Correct answer: C. 0°
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For an observer in the Northern Hemisphere, the stars appear to revolve around which point in the sky during the night?
- The north celestial pole
- The zenith
- The declination
- The solstice
Correct answer: A. The north celestial pole
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Which statement best describes the apparent nightly motion of most stars?
- They remain fixed in the sky.
- They rise in the east and set in the west.
- They change in brightness throughout the night.
- They pass directly overhead through the zenith.
Correct answer: B. They rise in the east and set in the west.
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On a particular date, which factor most strongly determines the apparent path of the Sun across an observer’s sky?
- The Moon’s phase
- The observer’s elevation above sea level
- The observer’s longitude
- The observer’s latitude
Correct answer: D. The observer’s latitude
What the questions cover
The questions follow the 2nd edition’s 18 chapters in order:
- Science, astronomy and the human side of discovery
- The night sky and the start of astronomy
- From Copernicus to Newton’s law of gravity
- Light, matter and heat in the cosmos
- How planetary systems form and are built
- Earth and the Moon
- Mercury, Venus and Mars
- The outer planets
- Life and habitable worlds
- The Sun as a star
- Measuring stars and the main sequence
- The interstellar medium and star formation
- Stellar end points
- Relativity and black holes
- The Milky Way
- Galaxies
- Large-scale structure of the universe
- Cosmology
The samples above show the mix: most questions test concepts, such as where stars appear and why the seasons happen, and some ask for quick reasoning with numbers, such as how angular size changes with distance.
Who this test bank is for
It is for students using Frank’s 2nd edition in a one-term introductory astronomy course for non-science majors (ASTR 101-type courses). It is also for tutors who need practice questions that follow the same chapter order. It is not the textbook, and it is not matched to the 2016 1st edition.
Format, delivery and refunds
| Format | PDF or Word file |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Sent by email, as an attachment or a download link, usually within minutes of payment. Our FAQ allows up to 8 hours, so check your spam folder. |
| Refunds | You can get a refund before the files are delivered, but not after. See the Exam Bank FAQ. |
| Not included | The textbook, Smartwork5 homework, the Interactive Simulations and the At Play in the Cosmos game |
Common questions
Does every question come with its answer?
Yes. Every one of the 1,200+ questions has its answer, as in the samples above.
How is this different from free flashcard sets online?
Free sets are usually made by other students and cover one chapter at a time. Their edition is often not stated. This file covers all 18 chapters of the 2nd edition in one place.
Will these questions be on my exam?
We can’t promise that. Your instructor chooses what goes on the exam. Use the test bank to practise and to find out which chapters you need to review.
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