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- 1. 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
- 2. 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 - 3. 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
- 4. Multiple Choice
Points A through I are locations on the map. Elevations are shown in meters. Which locations have the same elevation?
A and C
B and E
C and I
F and G
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which direction is Maple Stream flowing?
North
South
East
West
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the line at zero degrees longitude?EquatorPrime MeridianNorth PoleSouth Pole
- 7. Multiple ChoiceDuring which season is the northern hemisphere tilted toward the Sun?SummerFallWinterSpring
- 8. Multiple ChoiceName the moon phasewaning crescentwaxing crescentwaning gibbouswaxing gibbous
- 9. Multiple ChoiceFrank has a paper clip. It has a mass of 9g and a volume of 3cm3. What is its density?3 g/cm31/3 g/cm327 g/cm339 g/cm3
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIf this substance takes up 6ml of space, what is its mass?6 ml6 grams0 grams4 grams
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which topographic map matches formation C?
1
2
3
4
- 12. 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
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich sphere of Earth covers approximately 70%of Earth’s surface?atmospherehydrospherelithosphereasthenosphere
- 14. 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
- 15. Multiple Choice
Planets that are closest to the Sun are identified as
low-density jovian planets
low-density terrestrial planets
high-density jovian planets
high-density terrestrial planets
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which process of the water cycle occurs when water absorbs 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram?
melting of ice
condensation of water
evaporating of water
freezing of water
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which list correctly identifies the energy transfer between A, B and C
A- Conduction, B-Convection, C-Ratiation
A- Convection, B- Radiation, C- Conduction
A- Convection, B- Conduction, C- Radiation
A- Conduction, B- Radiation, C- Convection
- 18. Multiple Choice
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 a
red shift, which indicates that the star is moving away from Earth
red shift, which indicates that the star is moving toward the Earth
blue shift, which indicates that the star is moving away from Earth
blue shift, which indicates that the star is moving toward Earth
- 19. Multiple Choice
Equal areas of which surface would absorb the greatest amount of insolation on a sunny day?
light-colored, smooth surface
light-colored, rough surface
dark-colored, smooth surface
dark-colored, rough surface
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA Foucault pendulum appears to change its directions of swing because Earthis tilted on its axisis spinning on its axishas a curved surfacehas a density of 5.5 g/cm3
- 21. Multiple Choice
The modern heliocentric model of planetary motion states that the planets travel around
the Sun in slightly elliptical orbits
the Sun in circular orbits
Earth is slightly elliptical orbits
Earth in circular orbits
- 22. Multiple ChoiceTo an observer on Earth, the Sun appears brighter than the star Rigel because the Sun ishotter than Rigelmore luminous than Rigelcloser than Rigellarger than Rigel
- 23. Multiple ChoiceEl Cuy is a South American city located at 40 degrees south latitude. During which month would the coldest day most likely occur at this location?MayNovemberJulyJanuary
- 24. Multiple ChoiceEvidence supports the idea that increases in carbon dioxide and methane in Earth’s atmosphere are major contributors to global warming. This is based primarily on the fact that carbon dioxide and methane are excellent absorbers ofgamma raysvisible lightinfrared radiationmicrowaves
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat caused the interior of Earth to separate into layers?a decrease in the rate of rotation of Earththe gravitational pull on materials of varying densitiesvariations in heating by the Sun due to Earth’s tiltcollisions with meteors and comets
- 26. Multiple ChoiceAt which location is the altitude of Polaris approximately 42°?Niagara FallsElmiraWatertownMassena
- 27. Multiple ChoiceAt which latitude is the Sun directly overhead on certain days of the year?23.5° N66.5° N42° N90° N
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich motion causes the constellation Orion to be visible at midnight from New York State in winter but not in summer?rotation of Earthrotation of Orionrevolution of Earthrevolution of Orion
- 29. Multiple ChoiceIn which two temperature zones of the atmosphere does the temperature increase with increasing altitude?troposphere and stratospheretroposphere and mesospherestratosphere and thermospheremesosphere and thermosphere
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe layer of our atmosphere in which weather occurs is thetropospherestratospheremesosphereexosphere
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich has the largest wavelengthsRadio wavesMicro wavesUltra violet wavesX-rays
- 32. Multiple ChoiceA major piece of evidence supporting the Big Bang Theory and the expansion of the universe is the observation of wavelengths of stars in distant galaxies show ared shift and are moving awayred shift and moving towardsblue shift and moving awayblue shift and moving towards
- 33. Multiple ChoiceIf the tilt of Earth’s axis were increased from
23.5° to 30°, summers in New York State would
becomecooler, and winters would become coolercooler, and winters would become warmerwarmer, and winters would become coolerwarmer, and winters would become warm - 34. Multiple ChoiceThe same side of the Moon always faces Earth because the Moon’s period of revolutionis longer than the Moon’s period of rotationequals the Moon’s period of rotationis longer than Earth’s period of rotationequals Earth’s period of rotation
- 35. Multiple ChoiceLand that is along an oceangeographycontinentcoastregion
- 36. Multiple ChoiceA substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere is calleddirtpollutantoxygenprecipitant
- 37. Multiple ChoiceLiquid water changing slowly into a gas and rising into the atmosphere is calledevaporationcondensationraintyphoon
- 38. Multiple Choice
What is the contour interval for this map?
500
100
20
1000
- 39. Multiple Choice
What is the elevation of Point A
1500
900
1000
1200
- 40. Multiple Choice
Which direction is Maple Stream flowing?
North
South
East
West
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhat do contour lines that are farther apart represent?waterfallsteep areagentle sloperiver
- 42. Multiple ChoiceHow many mountain tops does this map have?onetwothreefour
- 43. Multiple ChoiceProvided is a topographic map of a hill with contour lines drawn showing elevation in meters.
The steepest slope on this hill can be found on the side that is facing which direction?SouthwestNortheastNorthwestSoutheast - 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the highest elevation this hill could possibly have? (might not be labeled)1040106010791009
- 45. Multiple ChoiceIt is steep on a topographic map where __________.lines are closest togethera river flows into a lakecontours bendcontours are far apart
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat feature is at the arrow?volcanomountaincliffriver
- 47. Multiple ChoiceA mountaineer is planning an expedition. He wants to follow the easiest possible path, which means he needs to find the most gentle slope up the mountain. Which route should the mountaineer choose?Route ARoute BRoute CRoute D
- 48. Multiple Choice
What is a possible elevation of location D
50 feet
41 feet
60 feet
91 feet
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements best explains why it is warmer at the equator than at the North Pole?The equator has a larger area than the North Pole.The equator is closer to the Sun than the North Pole.The equator receives more direct sunlight than the North Pole.The equator has more hours of daylight per year than the North Pole.
- 50. Multiple ChoiceThe Sun appears larger than the others stars because ofits yellow colorits high temperatureits distance from Earththe greater amount of light it gives off
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhich list orders the celestial bodies from closest to farthest from the Earth?the Sun, Jupiter, the asteroid belt, the Moonthe star Alpha Centauri, the Sun, Mars, the MoonSaturn, the Moon, the star Alpha Centauri, the asteroid beltthe Moon, the Sun, Neptune, the star Alpha Centauri
- 52. Multiple ChoiceHow is Earth different from the other planets in the solar system?It has an atmosphereIt has a solid surfaceIt has warm temperaturesIt has liquid water on its surface
- 53. Multiple ChoiceThe length of one day on Earth is determined by how long it takesthe Moon to revolve oncethe Moon to rotate onceEarth to rotate onceEarth to revolve once
- 54. Multiple ChoiceOn Earth, a day lasts about 24 hours. On Saturn, a day lasts about 10 hours. Why is a day on Saturn so much shorter than a day on Earth?The Earth rotates on its axis more slowly than Saturn does.Saturn is much farther from the Sun than Earth is.Saturn is much more massive than Earth.Earth revolves around the Sun more slowly than Saturn does.
- 55. Multiple ChoiceWhich quality do all the planets in the solar system share?They all have moons.They all rotate in 24 hours.They all have rings.They all orbit the Sun in about the same plane.
- 56. Multiple ChoiceEarth is an average distance of 1.0 AU (astronomical unit) from the Sun, or about 150 million km. If Saturn is an average distance of 9.5 AU from the Sun, what is the approximate distance of Jupiter from the Sun?0.5 AU1.5 AU5 AU11 AU
- 57. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the phase of the Moon in the drawing...CrescentGibbousFullNew
- 58. Multiple ChoiceMax saw the new Moon on June 3rd, approximately when would Max see another new Moon?July 1June 17July 17June 9
- 59. Multiple Choice
Topography is the study of..
Height
Elevation
Temperature
Hills
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhat is pictured here?Lines of LatitudeLines of LongitufePrime MeridianInternational Date Line
- 61. Multiple ChoiceWhat is this line called?Prime MeridianEquatorEast PoleWest Pole
- 62. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the red line called?EquatorPrime MeridianEast PoleWest Pole
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWhat is pictured here?Lines of LatitudeLines of LongitudeTropic of CancerTropic of Capricorn
- 64. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the line that separates the northern and southern hemispheres?Prime MeridianEquatorGreenwich LineInternational Dateline
- 65. Multiple ChoiceIf a scale measures weight, what metric unit is used?litermetergramgrandma
- 66. Multiple ChoiceWhere is Sydney?35 N, 165 W35 S, 165 E35 N, 165 E35 S, 165 W
- 67. Multiple Choice
The blanket of gases that surrounds the earth’s surface.
Air
Atmosphere
Space
Biosphere
- 68. Multiple Choice
___________ show elevation in a map.
Contour lines
Isograms
Reference lines
Height lines
- 69. Multiple Choice
If you needed to know the distance between your current location and your destination, which part of a map would you use?
Map scale
Legend
Key
Latitude lines
- 70. Multiple Choice
Which point on the map is at 60 degrees N and 60 degrees E?
A
B
C
D
- 71. Multiple ChoiceWhich group of substances is arranged in order of decreasing specific heat values?Iron, granite, basaltCopper, lead, irondry air, water vapor, iceOption 3 (optional)Liquid water, ice, water vapor
- 72. Multiple ChoiceWhich process is responsible for the greatest loss of energy from Earth’s surface into space on a clear night?CondensationConductionRadiationConvection
- 73. Multiple Choice
How long does it take to go from perihelion to aphelion?
6 months
2 months
12 months
8 months
- 74. Multiple ChoicePositions 1, 2, and 3 in the diagram below represent the noon Sun above the horizon on three different days during the year, as viewed from Binghamton, New York. At which position was the noon Sun on January 21, as viewed from Binghamton?Above position 1Below position 3Between position 1 and position 2Between position 2 and position 3
- 75. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram below represents the apparent path of the Sun as seen by an observer at 65° N on March 21.9 a.m.11 a.m.3 p.m.6 p.m.
- 76. Multiple ChoiceEqual areas of which surface will absorb the most insolation?Partially melted snowfieldBlacktop parking lotWhite sand beachLake surface
- 77. Multiple ChoiceMost of which type of electromagnetic radiation is given off by Earth’s surface at night?gamma raysultraviolet lightvisible lightinfrared rays
- 78. Multiple ChoiceThe diagram below represents Earth as viewed from space. Letter A represents the approximate angle of tilt between Earth’s rotational axis and a line (XY) perpendicular to the plane of Earth’s orbit. What is the value of the angle represented by letter A?15.0°23.5°24.5°30.0°
- 79. Multiple ChoiceBase your answers to questions 42 through 44 on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents Earth in its orbit around the Sun. Locations A through D represent four positions of Earth in its orbit. Earth is closest to the Sun (perihelion) at position A, and farthest from the Sun (aphelion) at position C. At which position is the gravitational attraction between the Sun and Earth the greatest?ABCD
- 80. Multiple ChoiceWhich change in seasons occurs in the Northern Hemisphere at position D?Winter is ending and spring is beginning.Spring is ending and summer is beginning.Summer is ending and fall is beginning.Fall is ending and winter is beginning.
- 81. Multiple ChoiceBase your answers to questions 45 through 47 on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the apparent path of the Sun as observed at four locations, A through D, on Earth’s surface on the same date. The present positions of the Sun represent the same time of day at each location. The zenith (the position directly overhead) is shown for an observer at each location. [Diagrams are not drawn to scale.] What is the approximate time of day represented at each location?6:00 a.m.9:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
- 82. Multiple ChoiceDuring the course of the day, which location had the greatest intensity of insolation at solar noon?ABCD
- 83. Multiple ChoiceBased on the Sun’s apparent path, where is location D?equatorTropic of CancerTropic of CapricornNorth Pole
- 84. Multiple ChoiceEqual areas of which type of surface will reflect the most insolation?light gray rooftop Option 1*dark tropical forestsnow-covered fieldblack paved road
- 85. Multiple ChoiceWhich diagram best represents how greenhouse gases in our atmosphere trap heat energy?1234
- 86. Multiple ChoiceBase your answers to questions 28 through 30 on the diagrams below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagrams, labeled A, B, and C, represent equal-sized portions of the Sun’s rays striking Earth’s surface at 23.5° N latitude at noon at three different times of the year. The angle at which the Sun’s rays hit Earth’s surface and the relative areas of Earth’s surface receiving the rays at the three different angles of insolation are shown. As viewed in sequence from A to B to C, these diagrams represent which months and which change in the intensity of insolation?December → March → June; and decreasing intensityDecember → March → June; and increasing intensityJune → September → December; and decreasing intensityJune → September → December; and increasing intensity
- 87. Multiple ChoiceAs the angle of the Sun’s rays striking Earth’s surface at noon changes from 90° to 43°, the length of a shadow cast by an object willDecreaseIncreaseDecrease, then increaseIncrease, then decrease
- 88. Multiple Choice
The deflection of Earth’s planetary winds is caused by the rotation of the earth, what is this phenomena called?
the coriolis effect
the doppler effect
convection
gravitational pull
- 89. Multiple ChoiceThe angle the sun's rays strike the earth's surfaceFusionInsolationAngle of Insolation
- 90. Multiple ChoiceThe time and date of the year when day and night are equal length.FusionSolsticeEquinox
- 91. Multiple ChoiceExposure to the sun's raysFusionInsolationFission
- 92. Multiple ChoiceThe process of joining two or more things togetherFisionFusionIsotope
- 93. Multiple ChoiceA tide just after a new or full moon when there is the greatest difference between high and low water.Neap TidesSpring Tides
- 94. Multiple ChoiceA tide just after the 1st or 3rd quarters of the moon when there is the least difference between high and low water.Neap TidesSpring Tides
- 95. Multiple ChoiceThis is the path one object travels around another objectorbitinertiarevolutionrotation
- 96. Multiple ChoiceThis is one complete trip of one object around another objectinsolationrotationrevolutiongravity
- 97. Multiple ChoiceThis is the force of attraction between any two objectsinertiagravityorbitrevolution
- 98. Multiple Choice
APPROXIMATELY how many Joules of energy are required to change 10 gram of water from 20 C to 90 C?
1400 J
2800 J
210,000 J
1,400,000 J
- 99. Multiple ChoiceHow many joules of heat are needed to raise the temperature of 10.0 g of aluminum from 22°C to 55°C, if the specific heat of aluminum is 0.90 J/gx°C?297 Joules0.003 Joules297 J/gx°C0.003 J/gx°C
- 100. Multiple ChoiceWhen a piece of aluminum foil is taken out of the oven and cools from 100° to 50°, What is the change in temperature?50°0°100°150°
- 101. Multiple ChoiceA high specific heat means...It heats up quickly with energy addedIt requires more energy to change temperature
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