60 questions
The chart shows information about Moon phases, times of sunrise and sunset, and,
climate patterns
seasonal changes
local weather conditions
global warming
Which instrument dial shows a correct air pressure reading for Albany, New York, for this date and time?
1
2
3
4
Which diagram correctly shows the position of the Moon with respect to Earth on March 9, 2001 (FULL MOON)?
1
2
3
4
A bright object with a long tail of glowing gases is in orbit around the Sun. This object is most likely
a planet
an asteroid
a star
a comet
The diagram below shows Earth as seen from space. Letters A through D are locations on Earth’s surface. When Earth is in this position, which location would experience the greatest number of daylight hours?
A
B
C
D
The length of a year is equivalent to the time it takes for one,
rotation of Earth
rotation of the Sun
revolution of Earth around the Sun
revolution of the Sun around the Earth
The diagram below shows four objects and their
orbits around the Sun, as seen from space.
Which statement is true about all of the objects
shown in the diagram?
They produce their own light
They belong to our solar system
They are composed mostly of gases
They are the same distance from the Sun
The diagram below shows Earth as viewed from
space. Which season is occurring in the Northern
Hemisphere?
summer
autumn
spring
winter
What is one factor that contributes to seasons occurring in New York State?
the revolution of the Moon around Earth
the tilt of Earth on its axis
the rising and falling of ocean tides
the distance of Earth from the Sun
Which of the following is considered a gaseous planet?
Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Mercury
The diagram below represents Earth at one position in its rotation. Points A, B, C, and D represent locations on the surface of Earth. Which location will enter darkness next as Earth’s rotation continues?
A
B
C
D
A student drew the pictures below to show how the Moon looked from Earth over a two-week period. The differences shown in the student’s drawings are mostly due to the changing:
distance between Earth and the Moon
speed of the Moon in its orbit
position of the Moon in its orbit
position of the observer on Earth
The graph below shows the water levels that result from tidal action over a 24-hour period. What was the approximate height of the water on the tide marker at 6 p.m.?
4.3 ft
8.5 ft
5.4 ft
11.2 ft
The Moon is visible to observers on Earth because of:
reflected sunlight
absorbed light from Earth's atmosphere
gases in the Moon's interior
volcanic eruptions on the Moon's surface
The illustration below shows the Moon orbiting Earth and Earth orbiting the Sun. Which force is responsible for these orbiting motions?
Friction
Electricity
Magnetism
Gravity
The gravitational force between two objects depends on the distance between the objects and each object’s:
mass
pressure
volume
temperature
Which statement best explains why the Sun and the Moon appear to be about the same size in the sky?
The Sun and the Moon have the same diameter.
The Moon is larger in diameter and farther from Earth than the Sun.
The Moon is smaller in diameter and is closer to Earth than the Sun.
The Sun and the Moon are the same distance from Earth.
The diagram below shows four Moon phases observed during July. On which date would the next New Moon occur?
August 5
August 19
August 29
August 10
The Sun appears to move across the sky during the day. The best explanation for this apparent motion is that Earth is:
rotating on its axis
revolving around the Sun
much smaller than the Sun
tilted on its axis
The graph below shows tide levels for two days at an ocean location. Approximately how many hours are between the high tide on Tuesday and the first high tide on Wednesday?
6 hours
12 hours
9 hours
18 hours
Approximately how long does it take to cycle from one new Moon to the next new Moon?
a day
a month
a week
a year
The Moon has the greatest effect on Earth’s:
year
seasons
ocean tides
daylight hours
The Sun appears larger than other stars because of its:
yellow color
high temperature
distance from Earth
chemical composition
25. The diagram below shows the orbit of Halley’s Comet around the Sun as viewed from space. Earth’s orbit is also shown. The only years shown in which Halley’s Comet could be viewed from Earth without the use of a telescope
were 1910 and 1986. What is the next year in which Halley’s Comet will be visible from the Earth without
the use of a telescope?
2010
2062
2086
2110
The diagram below shows Earth, as viewed from space, as it moves around the Sun. Approximately how long does it take Earth to move from position A to position B?
1 year
1 day
6 months
12 hours
The diagram below shows the positions of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon as seen from space. Which event is caused by the Moon passing through Earth’s shadow?
a meteor shower
an eclipse
a change of seasons
an earthquake
The diagram below shows Earth at four locations in its orbit around the Sun. Which motion do the arrows in the diagram represent?
Earth's rotation
the Sun's rotation
Earth's revolution
the Sun's revolution
Gravity is the primary force responsible for
the reflection of sound energy
the flow of electricity in a closed circuit
keeping planets in orbit around the sun
refracting light energy
The daily change from daylight to darkness is caused by the
Earth's revolution around the sun
tilt of Earth's axis
Earth's rotation on its axis
sun's light going out at night
The Moon’s gravitational force has a greater effect on ocean tides on Earth than the Sun’s gravitational force. What is the reason for this?
The Moon has a greater mass than the Sun.
The Moon is closer to the Earth than the Sun.
The Moon is solid.
The Moon rotates around the Earth.
The diagram below shows Earth as seen from space. Letters A through D are locations on Earth’s surface. When Earth is in this position, which location would experience the smallest number of daylight hours?
A
B
C
D
The length of a day is equivalent to the time it takes for one,
rotation of Earth
rotation of the Sun
revolution of Earth around the Sun
revolution of the Sun around the Earth
The diagram below shows Earth as viewed from
space. Which season is occurring in the Southern
Hemisphere?
summer
autumn
spring
winter
Which of the following is considered a terrestrial planet?
Mars
Jupiter
Neptune
Uranus
The graph below shows the water levels that result from tidal action over a 24-hour period. What was the approximate height of the water on the tide marker at 4 a.m.?
4.3 ft
8.5 ft
5.4 ft
11.2 ft
The diagram shows a portion of the solar system as seen from space. For which object is the lighted surface shown incorrectly?
Moon
Venus
Mercury
Earth