18 questions
Which model of our solar system is shown in the following diagram?
geocentric
heliocentric
biocentric
lunacentric
Which model of our solar system is shown in the following diagram?
geocentric
heliocentric
biocentric
lunacentric
Which motion involves an object spinning on its axis?
rotation
flotation
revolution
evolution
Approximately how many degrees does the Earth rotate on its axis in one hour?
1 °
15 °
24 °
360 °
Which motion involves an object orbiting around another object?
rotation
flotation
revolution
evolution
Approximately how many degrees does the Earth revolve around the Sun in one day?
1 °
15 °
24 °
360 °
When observed for one night in New York State, Polaris appears to
rise in the east
make a circular path
move southward
remain stationary
To an observer in New York State, stars appear to rise in the
north
south
east
west
How many degrees is the Earth tilted on its axis?
0 °
23.5 °
66.5 °
90 °
A Foucault Pendulum appears to gradually change its direction of swing due to Earth's
orbit around the Sun
curved surface
tilted axis
spin on its axis
The Coriolis Effect provides evidence that the
Earth rotates on its axis
Moon spins on its axis
Moon orbits the Earth
Earth revolves around the Sun
Which letter correctly shows how surface winds are deflected due to Earth's rotation?
A
B
C
D
Why is the constellation Orion visible in New York State during the winter but not the summer?
Earth rotates
Earth revolves
Orion rotates
Orion revolves
In New York State, solar noon occurs when the
Sun is at its highest altitude
Sun is directly overhead
clock reads 12 pm
observer's shadow is longest
During how many days is the Sun directly overhead at noon in New York State?
only 1 day
only 2 days
365 days
0 days
If it is solar noon in New York State, in which direction is the following student facing?
north
south
east
west
At which position along the Sun's apparent path did the observer have the longest shadow?
1
2
3
4
At which position of the Sun was the shortest shadow cast in the following diagram?
A
B
C
D