Earth's axis would remain pointed constantly toward a spot near the star Polaris except for the ...

Earth's axis would remain pointed constantly toward a spot near the star Polaris except for the effect of _____.
 
  A) revolution
  B) conjunction
  C) eccentricity
  D) precession

Question 2

During a solar eclipse, if you moved into the__________, you would be in partial shadow and would also see part of the Sun peeking around the edge of the Moon.
 
  A) umbra
  B) south point
  C) penumbra
  D) north point

Question 3

The Sun reaches its most southern point at the _____.
 
  A) vernal equinox
  B) winter solstice
  C) summer solstice
  D) autumnal equinox

Question 4

Which of the following is true of the signs of the zodiac?
 
  A) They have a huge impact on the seasons.
  B) They are no longer important in astronomy.
  C) They determine the course of Earth's orbit.
  D) They are no longer important in astrology.

Question 5

On the autumnal equinox, the Sun is:
 
  A) 23.5 north of the celestial equator.
  B) 23.5 south of the celestial equator.
  C) on the celestial equator and moving north with respect to the equator.
  D) on the celestial equator and moving south with respect to the equator.

Question 6

In the context of the magnitude scale, the larger the magnitude number of a star, _____.
 
  A) the older the star is
  B) the fainter the star is
  C) the closer the star is
  D) the brighter the star is