Base your answers on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the Moon at different positions in its orbit around Earth. The phases of the Moon as seen by an observer in New York State have been labeled. 8. The same side of the Moon always faces Earth because the period of revolution of the Moon is

equal to the period of rotation of the Moon

shorter than the period of rotation of Earth

shorter than the period of rotation of the Moon

equal to the period of rotation of Earth

Base your answer on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the Moon at different positions in its orbit around Earth. The phases of the Moon as seen by an observer in New York State have been labeled.Eclipses do not occur each time that the Moon revolves around Earth because the Moon's

orbit is inclined to Earth's orbit

orbit is less eccentric than Earth's orbit

diameter is greater than Earth's diameter

diameter is less than Earth's diameter

The Coriolis effect can best be used to explain the

deflection of winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere

cyclic time pattern of ocean tides

direction of convection currents in the asthenosphere

movement of air in a straight path from low pressure to high pressure

Base your answer to the following question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents twelve positions of Earth in its orbit around the Sun and twelve constellations that can be seen in the midnight sky by an observer looking south in New York State at different times of the year. The approximate locations of the constellations in relation to Earth's orbit are shown. Which motion causes observers on Earth to see different constellations at different times of the year?

Earth revolves around the constellations.

The constellations revolve around Earth.

The constellations revolve around the Sun.

Base your answer to the following question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents a model of a portion of our solar system. In our solar system, the orbits of the planets are best described as

elliptical with the Sun at one focus

elliptical with Earth at one focus

circular with the Sun at one focus

circular with Earth at one focus

The diagram below represents the position of Earth in its orbit and the position of a comet in its orbit around the Sun. Which inference can be made about the comet's orbit, when it is compared to Earth's orbit?

The comet's orbit has a greater distance between foci than Earth's orbit.

Earth's orbit and the comet's orbit have the same distance between foci.

Earth's orbit has a greater distance between foci than the comet's orbit.

The comet's orbit has one focus, while Earth's orbit has two foci.

The gravitational attraction between two objects in the solar system is greatest when their masses are

large, and the objects are close together

small, and the objects are close together

small, and the objects are far apart

large, and the objects are far apart

Which two characteristics classify Jupiter as a Jovian planet?

high density and large diameter

high density and small diameter

The diagram below represents the interiors of three planets in our solar system. Which inference best describes the interiors of the planets in our solar system?

Both terrestrial and Jovian planets have layered interiors, with density increasing toward the center.

Both terrestrial and Jovian planets have layered interiors, with density decreasing toward the center.

Only terrestrial planets have layered interiors, with density decreasing toward the center.

Only Jovian planets have layered interiors, with density increasing toward the center.

The photograph below shows an impact crater located in the southwestern United States. This crater most likely formed as a result of

an asteroid colliding with Earth

the subduction at a plate boundary

the evaporation of water from a lake

The diagram below represents two planets of equal mass, A and B, revolving around a star. The planets are represented at specific positions in their orbits. When both planets are at the positions represented, planet B

can be seen at night from planet A, and planet B is moving slower in its orbit

can be seen at night from planet A, and planet B is moving faster in its orbit

cannot be seen at night from planet A, and planet B is moving faster in its orbit

cannot be seen at night from planet A, and planet B is moving slower in its orbit

Base your answers on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the expansion of a portion of the universe from its origin until the present. The timeline represents billions of years. Letter X indicates two celestial objects. Two pieces of evidence that support the theory that the universe is expanding are the

red shift of light from distant stars and the existence of cosmic background radiation

red shift of light from distant stars and the existence of nuclear fusion

blue shift of light from distant stars and the existence of nuclear fusion

blue shift of light from distant stars and the existence of cosmic background radiation

Scientists who proposed the Big Bang Theory were attempting to explain

why stars have different luminosities

the formation of our solar system

The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old. Compared to the age of the solar system, the age of the universe is approximately

three times older than the solar system

the same age as the solar system

two times older than the solar system

four times older than the solar system

In which sequence are the celestial objects correctly listed in order from the smallest mass to the largest mass?

Saturn, solar system, Milky Way, universe

Saturn, universe, Milky Way, solar system

Milky Way, Saturn, solar system, universe

Milky Way, universe, solar system, Saturn

Compared to our solar system, the universe is

older, larger, and contains more stars

younger, smaller, and contains fewer stars

younger, larger, and contains more stars

older, smaller, and contains fewer stars

46. The diagram below represents the light spectra given off by the same element as observed under two different conditions. Spectrum A was observed when that element was heated in a laboratory. Spectrum B shows the same element as seen in the light from a distant star.The light spectrum observed from this distant star shows

red shift, which indicates that the star is moving away from Earth

red shift, which indicates that the star is moving toward Earth

Blue shift, which indicates that the star is moving toward Earth

Blue shift, which indicates that the star is moving away from Earth

The diagram below represents the spectral lines from the light emitted from a mixture of two gaseous elements in a laboratory on Earth. If the same two elements were detected in a distant star that was moving away from Earth, how would the spectral lines appear?

The entire set of spectral lines would shift toward the red end.

The entire set of spectral lines would shift toward the blue end.

The spectral lines of the shorter wavelengths would move closer together.

The spectral lines of the longer wavelengths would move closer together.

Which process produces the largest amount of energy given off by stars?

nuclear fusion of lighter elements into heavier elements

nuclear fusion of heavier elements into lighter elements

radioactive decay of lighter elements into heavier elements

radioactive decay of heavier elements into lighter elements

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The latitudes of the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn are determined by Earth's

rotation

axial tilt

surface ocean currents

average surface temperature

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The rate of Earth's revolution around the Sun is approximately

1°/day

15°/day

24°/day

360°/day

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The diagrams below represent the constellations that are visible above the southern horizon at midnight from the same New York State location on two different dates of the year. Why are different constellations seen on these two dates at midnight?

Constellations rotate on an axis.

Constellations revolve around the Sun.

Earth rotates on its axis.

Earth revolves around the Sun.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

From September 1 to June 1, the number of daylight hours observed each day in New York State will

decrease, only

increase, only

decrease, then increase

increase, then decrease

The north end of Earth's axis of rotation points toward

Alpha Centauri

Betelgeuse

Polaris

Spica

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The names and appearances of four Moon phases viewed by an observer in New York State in June are shown below.Which diagram best represents the Moon's appearance on June 3?A. B. C. D.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The diagram below represents the Moon passing through the darker part of Earth's shadow called the umbra. Letters A and B represent locations on Earth's surface. Which statement best identifies this event and at which location it would be viewed?

A solar eclipse is occurring and can be seen from location A.

A solar eclipse is occurring and can be seen from location B.

A lunar eclipse is occurring and can be seen from location A.

A lunar eclipse is occurring and can be seen from location B.

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