NATS 1740 Study Guide - Final Guide: Red Giant, Scientific Modelling, Main Sequence
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Unless otherwise stated, all questions are weighted equally or 2 points per question. Explain. (12) (four points) please distinguish among meteoroids, meteors, and meteorites. (13) (six points) describe a comet indicating its basic parts. You may coordinate this with a sketch if you feel it is appropriate. (14) (four points) enumerate (list) and briefly describe the main processes of heat transfer. Please explain. (16) (four points) describe how the sun"s equilibrium is maintained. (17) (four points) name and describe the basic method used to measure the distance to nearby stars. Ten more definitions at two points each follow for a total of twenty points. Please define the terms carefully for two points per term. Now for multiple choice questions at two points each: (1) polaris is unique because it. A. moves in a different direction than any other bright star. B. is the brightest star in the sky. C. twinkles more than any other bright star.