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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn which sequence are the celestial objects
correctly listed in order from the smallest mass to
the largest mass?Saturn, solar system, Milky Way, universeSaturn, universe, Milky Way, solar systemMilky Way, Saturn, solar system, universeMilky Way, universe, solar system, Saturn - 2. Multiple ChoiceThe red shift of light from distant galaxies provides evidence that these galaxies aredecreasing in sizeincreasing in sizedecreasing in distance from Earthincreasing in distance from Earth
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe best evidence of Earth’s rotation is provided by theFoucault pendulum and global warmingFoucault pendulum and Coriolis effectMoon phases and global warmingMoon phases and Coriolis effect
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich sphere of Earth covers approximately 70%of Earth’s surface?atmospherehydrospherelithosphereasthenosphere
- 5. Multiple ChoiceSome of the constellations that are visible to New York State observers at midnight in December are different from the constellations that are visible at midnight in June becauseconstellations revolve around Earthconstellations rotate on an axisEarth rotates on its axisEarth revolves around the Sun
- 6. Multiple Choice
**According to the diagram, where will high ocean tides and low ocean tides most likely be located?high tides at A and B; low tides at C and Dhigh tides at B and D; low tides at A and Chigh tides at A and C; low tides at B and Dhigh tides at C and D; low tides at A and B - 7. Multiple ChoiceA severe thunderstorm warning was issued on a warm summer afternoon. Which present weather symbol represents the dangerous solid form of precipitation that is commonly associated with some of these severe thunderstorms?snowsleethailfreezing rain
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThe barometric trend for the past three hours on a station model reads: +02\ This location has experienced a steady increase of0.2 mb0.002 mb2.0 mb0.02 mb
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich New York State location is most often affected by lake-effect snow storms caused by winds blowing over Lake Ontario?JamestownOswegoPlattsburghRiverhead
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of air mass would most likely form over the northern Pacific Ocean?mPcPmTcT
- 11. Multiple ChoiceMount Kilimanjaro is located in eastern Africa at 3° S. Which climate factor best explains the presence of permanent snow on its peak?latitudeprevailing windselevationocean currents
- 12. Multiple ChoiceEqual masses of granite, iron, copper, and lead are placed in sunlight. Based on specific heat, which material will warm up the fastest?granitecopperironlead
- 13. Multiple ChoiceDuring explosive volcanic eruptions, large amounts of ash entering Earth’s atmosphere often rise to an altitude of 20 kilometers. What is the most likely effect of this ash cloud?a decrease in the insolation reaching Earth’s surfacea decrease in the thickness of Earth’s stratosphere layeran increase in the insolation reaching Earth’s surfacean increase in the thickness of Earth’s stratosphere layer
- 14. Multiple ChoiceApproximately how many years ago did Earth and other planets in our solar system form?8.2 billion years ago542 million years ago13.8 billion years ago4600 million years ago
- 15. Multiple ChoiceScientists infer that the Big Bang occurred approximately4.6 billion years ago7 billion years ago9 billion years ago13.8 billion years ago
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich process produces the largest amount of energy given off by stars?nuclear fusion of lighter elements into heavier elementsnuclear fusion of heavier elements into lighter elementsradioactive decay of lighter elements into heavier elementsradioactive decay of heavier elements into lighter elements
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich two factors caused the interior layering of Earth and other planets in our solar system during their formation?cosmic background radiation and density differencescosmic background radiation and specific heatgravity and density differencesgravity and specific heat
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe altitude of Polaris measured by an observer at the Tropic of Cancer is15°66.5°23.5°90°
- 19. Multiple ChoiceDuring which month does the Sun rise north of due east in New York State?FebruaryOctoberJulyDecember
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich change in the heat energy content of water occurs when water changes phase from a liquid to a solid?gain of 334 Joules of heat energy per gramrelease of 334 Joules of heat energy per gramgain of 2260 Joules of heat energy per gramrelease of 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the primary source of energy for Earth’s weather systems?incoming solar radiationsubtropical jet streamsprecipitation from cloudsheat from Earth’s interior
- 22. Multiple ChoiceAs altitude increases in the troposphere and stratosphere, the air temperaturedecreases in the troposphere and increases in the stratospheredecreases in both the troposphere and stratosphereincreases in the troposphere and decreases in the stratosphereincreases in both the troposphere and stratosphere
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich factor causes the surface of Lake Ontario to cool at a slower rate than the surface of the land along the shore of the lake?Evaporating water releases more heat into the lake than into the land.Lake water has a higher specific heat than land.Water vapor cools the lake as it condenses.Sunlight passes through the top layers of the lake water.
- 24. Multiple ChoiceSummer monsoon rains normally occur in India whenhigh pressure exists over land, pulling moisture in from the Indian Oceanhigh pressure exists over land, pushing moisture out to the Indian Oceanlow pressure exists over land pulling moisture in from the Indian Oceanlow pressure exists over land pushing moisture out to the Indian Ocean
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhen Earth is closest to the Sun, which season is occurring in the Northern Hemisphere?springfallsummerwinter
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