The So-Called "Pointer Stars" in Ursa Major, the Big Dipper

question 62

Multiple Choice

The so-called "pointer stars" in Ursa Major, the Big Dipper, are separated by about 5 degrees on the sky. How many Moon diameters would fit between them? See Figure 1-5 for a diagram of these stars in context.

• A) 5
• B) 10
• C) 15
• D) 2

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Definitions:

UCC

Short for Uniform Commercial Code, it is a comprehensive set of laws governing all commercial transactions in the United States.

Collateral

Collateral refers to properties or assets that a borrower offers to a lender as security for a loan or credit, and that can be taken by the lender if the borrower fails to pay back the loan.

Perfection

In the context of secured transactions, perfection refers to the legal process by which a secured party establishes a priority claim against the collateral in the event of debtor default.

UCC

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) represents a detailed collection of statutes that regulate all commercial dealings within the United States.