Unit 8 – Astronomy Review Regents Earth Science Miss Wojdan

The highest high tides and the lowest low tides occurred when the Moon was near Apogee and a New Moon phase Apogee and a Full Moon phase Perigee and a New Moon phase Perigee and a Full Moon phase

The highest high tides and the lowest low tides occurred when the Moon was near Apogee and a New Moon phase Apogee and a Full Moon phase Perigee and a New Moon phase Perigee and a Full Moon phase

2. Which graph best shows the general relationship between a planet’s distance from the Sun and the Sun’s gravitational attraction to the planet? A. B. C. D.

2. Which graph best shows the general relationship between a planet’s distance from the Sun and the Sun’s gravitational attraction to the planet? A. B. C. D.

3. Which motion causes the Coriolis Effect on Earth? Revolution of Earth around the Sun Rotation of Earth on its axis Revolution of the Moon around Earth Rotation of Moon on its axis

3. Which motion causes the Coriolis Effect on Earth? Revolution of Earth around the Sun Rotation of Earth on its axis Revolution of the Moon around Earth Rotation of Moon on its axis

A blue shift in the light from very distant galaxies suggests that the universe is Fixed and stationary Moving randomly Contracting Expanding

A blue shift in the light from very distant galaxies suggests that the universe is Fixed and stationary Moving randomly Contracting Expanding

At what time of day is the Sun at position S? 6 a.m. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m.

At what time of day is the Sun at position S? 6 a.m. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m.

Which Moon phase is observed in New York State when the Moon is located at position F? A. B. C. D.

Which Moon phase is observed in New York State when the Moon is located at position F? A. B. C. D.

When a solar eclipse is viewed from Earth, the Moon must be located at orbital position G

When a solar eclipse is viewed from Earth, the Moon must be located at orbital position G

Compared to planet A, planet B has a Weaker gravitational pull to the star and a shorter period of revolution Weaker gravitational pull to the star and a longer period of revolution Stronger gravitational pull to the star and a shorter period of revolution Stronger gravitational pull to the star and a longer period of revolution

Compared to planet A, planet B has a Weaker gravitational pull to the star and a shorter period of revolution Weaker gravitational pull to the star and a longer period of revolution Stronger gravitational pull to the star and a shorter period of revolution Stronger gravitational pull to the star and a longer period of revolution

The number of hours from one low tide to the next low tide is approximately

The number of hours from one low tide to the next low tide is approximately

Which star has a surface temperature most similar to the surface temperature of Alpha Centauri? Polaris Betelgeuse Procyon B Sirius

Which star has a surface temperature most similar to the surface temperature of Alpha Centauri? Polaris Betelgeuse Procyon B Sirius

Which statement best explains why some constellations are not seen during all four seasons? Earth revolves around the Sun Earth rotates on its axis The Moon revolves around Earth The Sun revolves around the center of the Milky Way Galaxy

Which statement best explains why some constellations are not seen during all four seasons? Earth revolves around the Sun Earth rotates on its axis The Moon revolves around Earth The Sun revolves around the center of the Milky Way Galaxy

Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are primarily caused by Earth’s revolution around the Sun The changing phases of the Moon The gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth Seasonal changes in the compass direction of sunset

Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are primarily caused by Earth’s revolution around the Sun The changing phases of the Moon The gravitational pull of the Moon on Earth Seasonal changes in the compass direction of sunset

The terrestrial planets differ from the Jovian planets because the terrestrial planets are Less dense and larger Less dense and smaller More denser and larger More dense and smaller

The terrestrial planets differ from the Jovian planets because the terrestrial planets are Less dense and larger Less dense and smaller More denser and larger More dense and smaller

Which statement best describes and explains the apparent motion of Venus over the next few hours? Venus will set 1 hour after the Sun because Earth rotates at 45º per hour Venus will set 2 hours after the Sun because Venus orbits Earth faster than the Sun orbits Earth Venus will set 3 hours after the Sun because Earth rotates at 15º per hour Venus will set 4 hours after the Sun because Venus orbits Earth slower than the Sun orbits Earth

Which statement best describes and explains the apparent motion of Venus over the next few hours? Venus will set 1 hour after the Sun because Earth rotates at 45º per hour Venus will set 2 hours after the Sun because Venus orbits Earth faster than the Sun orbits Earth Venus will set 3 hours after the Sun because Earth rotates at 15º per hour Venus will set 4 hours after the Sun because Venus orbits Earth slower than the Sun orbits Earth

During which Northern Hemisphere season is Earth furthest from the Sun? Fall Winter Spring Summer

During which Northern Hemisphere season is Earth furthest from the Sun? Fall Winter Spring Summer

Which information best supports the inference that the universe began with an explosion? Measurements of rates of decay using Carbon-14 Measurements of cosmic background radiation Calculations of the distance from the Sun to each asteroid in the asteroid belt Calculations of the temperature and luminosity of stars

Which information best supports the inference that the universe began with an explosion? Measurements of rates of decay using Carbon-14 Measurements of cosmic background radiation Calculations of the distance from the Sun to each asteroid in the asteroid belt Calculations of the temperature and luminosity of stars

Which phase of the Moon will the observer see when the Moon is at the position shown in its orbit? A. B. C. D.

Which phase of the Moon will the observer see when the Moon is at the position shown in its orbit? A. B. C. D.

The direction of swing of a Foucault pendulum appears to change due to Earth’s Revolution Rotation Spherical shape Elliptical orbit

The direction of swing of a Foucault pendulum appears to change due to Earth’s Revolution Rotation Spherical shape Elliptical orbit

If the diagram represents our solar system and planet B is Venus, which planet is represented by planet A? Mercury Jupiter Earth Mars

If the diagram represents our solar system and planet B is Venus, which planet is represented by planet A? Mercury Jupiter Earth Mars

The modern heliocentric model of planetary motion states that the planets travel around Earth in circular orbits Earth in slightly elliptical orbits The Sun in circular orbits The Sun in slightly elliptical orbits

The modern heliocentric model of planetary motion states that the planets travel around Earth in circular orbits Earth in slightly elliptical orbits The Sun in circular orbits The Sun in slightly elliptical orbits

Which choice best represents the appearance of the Moon as viewed from New York State when the Moon is at position 1? A. B. C. D.

Which choice best represents the appearance of the Moon as viewed from New York State when the Moon is at position 1? A. B. C. D.

According to the Big Bang theory, which graph best represents the relationship between time and the size of the universe from the beginning of the universe to the present? A. B. C. D.

According to the Big Bang theory, which graph best represents the relationship between time and the size of the universe from the beginning of the universe to the present? A. B. C. D.

Which star is cooler and less luminous than the Sun? Proxima Centauri Pollux Rigel 40 Eridani B

Which star is cooler and less luminous than the Sun? Proxima Centauri Pollux Rigel 40 Eridani B

Which statement best explains why the same side of the Moon is viewed from Earth as the Moon goes through its phases? The Moon does not rotate as it revolves around Earth The Moon’s period of rotation equals Earth’s period of rotation The Moon’s period of rotation equals Earth’s period of revolution around the Sun The Moon’s period of rotation equals the Moon’s period of revolution around Earth

Which statement best explains why the same side of the Moon is viewed from Earth as the Moon goes through its phases? The Moon does not rotate as it revolves around Earth The Moon’s period of rotation equals Earth’s period of rotation The Moon’s period of rotation equals Earth’s period of revolution around the Sun The Moon’s period of rotation equals the Moon’s period of revolution around Earth

Which form of electromagnetic energy has the longest wavelength? Ultraviolet Rays Visible Light Gamma Rays Radio Waves

Which form of electromagnetic energy has the longest wavelength? Ultraviolet Rays Visible Light Gamma Rays Radio Waves

On which date will the next first-quarter Moon phase occur? August 6 August 10 August 16 August 22

On which date will the next first-quarter Moon phase occur? August 6 August 10 August 16 August 22

Which diagram represents the tilt of Earth’s axis relative to the Sun’s rays on December 15? A. B. C. D.

Which diagram represents the tilt of Earth’s axis relative to the Sun’s rays on December 15? A. B. C. D.

On which day of the year does the Sun reach the greatest altitude at solar noon in New York City? June 21st July 21st March 21st December 21st

On which day of the year does the Sun reach the greatest altitude at solar noon in New York City? June 21st July 21st March 21st December 21st

Which type of land surface will most likely absorb the greatest amount of incoming solar radiation? Rough, dark-colored surfaces Rough, light-colored surfaces Smooth, dark-colored surfaces Smooth, light-colored surfaces

Which type of land surface will most likely absorb the greatest amount of incoming solar radiation? Rough, dark-colored surfaces Rough, light-colored surfaces Smooth, dark-colored surfaces Smooth, light-colored surfaces

During which month does the Sun appear to rise farthest north of due east for an observer in New York State? December January June July

During which month does the Sun appear to rise farthest north of due east for an observer in New York State? December January June July

The theory that the universe is expanding is supported by the: Blue shift of light from distant galaxies Red shift of light from distant galaxies Nuclear fusion occurring in the Sun Radioactive decay occurring in the Sun

The theory that the universe is expanding is supported by the: Blue shift of light from distant galaxies Red shift of light from distant galaxies Nuclear fusion occurring in the Sun Radioactive decay occurring in the Sun

Four locations are marked on the Moon’s orbit, A, B, C, and D Four locations are marked on the Moon’s orbit, A, B, C, and D. Which location correctly shows the new-Moon phase where none of the lighted portion of the Moon is visible from Earth? A. A B. B C. C D. D

Four locations are marked on the Moon’s orbit, A, B, C, and D Four locations are marked on the Moon’s orbit, A, B, C, and D. Which location correctly shows the new-Moon phase where none of the lighted portion of the Moon is visible from Earth? A. A B. B C. C D. D

If the tilt of Earth’s axis were decreased from 23 If the tilt of Earth’s axis were decreased from 23.5° to 15°, New York State’s winters would become Warmer, and summers would be cooler Warmer, and summers would be warmer Cooler, and summers would be cooler Cooler, and summers would be warmer

If the tilt of Earth’s axis were decreased from 23 If the tilt of Earth’s axis were decreased from 23.5° to 15°, New York State’s winters would become Warmer, and summers would be cooler Warmer, and summers would be warmer Cooler, and summers would be cooler Cooler, and summers would be warmer

Which graph best shows the length of a shadow cast from sunrise to sunset by a flagpole in New York State? A. B. C. D.

Which graph best shows the length of a shadow cast from sunrise to sunset by a flagpole in New York State? A. B. C. D.

Compared to Mercury and Mars, the planets Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune have Shorter periods of rotation Shorter periods of revolution Orbits with greater eccentricities Greater densities

Compared to Mercury and Mars, the planets Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune have Shorter periods of rotation Shorter periods of revolution Orbits with greater eccentricities Greater densities

By which process do stars convert mass into great amounts of energy? Radioactive decay Nuclear fusion Heat transfer Convection

By which process do stars convert mass into great amounts of energy? Radioactive decay Nuclear fusion Heat transfer Convection

Where has the process of nuclear fusion been occurring for over four billion years? Earth’s inner core On the surface of the Moon At lithospheric plate boundaries In the Sun’s interior

Where has the process of nuclear fusion been occurring for over four billion years? Earth’s inner core On the surface of the Moon At lithospheric plate boundaries In the Sun’s interior

What is the time of day at point X? 6 a.m. Noon 6 p.m. Midnight

What is the time of day at point X? 6 a.m. Noon 6 p.m. Midnight

If the average distance between Earth and the Sun were doubled, what changes would occur in the Sun’s gravitational pull on Earth and Earth’s period of revolution? Gravitational pull would decrease and period of revolution would increase Gravitational pull would decrease and period of revolution would decrease Gravitational pull would increase and period of revolution would increase Gravitational pull would increase and period of revolution would decrease

If the average distance between Earth and the Sun were doubled, what changes would occur in the Sun’s gravitational pull on Earth and Earth’s period of revolution? Gravitational pull would decrease and period of revolution would increase Gravitational pull would decrease and period of revolution would decrease Gravitational pull would increase and period of revolution would increase Gravitational pull would increase and period of revolution would decrease

In which sequence are the items listed from least total mass to greatest total mass? Milky Way, Solar System, Universe Universe, Milky Way, Solar System Solar System, Milky Way, Universe Milky Way, Universe, Solar System

In which sequence are the items listed from least total mass to greatest total mass? Milky Way, Solar System, Universe Universe, Milky Way, Solar System Solar System, Milky Way, Universe Milky Way, Universe, Solar System

Compared to the diameter of Earth’s Moon, the diameter of Ceres is about: ¼ the Moon’s diameter ½ the Moon’s diameter Twice the diameter of the Moon Four times the diameter of the Moon

Compared to the diameter of Earth’s Moon, the diameter of Ceres is about: ¼ the Moon’s diameter ½ the Moon’s diameter Twice the diameter of the Moon Four times the diameter of the Moon

What is the primary reason each city’s duration of daylight hours changes throughout the year? Earth’s axis is tilted 23 1/2⁰ relative to the plane of its orbit Earth’s rotation rate is 15⁰ per day The cities are located at different longitudes The cities are located at different elevations

What is the primary reason each city’s duration of daylight hours changes throughout the year? Earth’s axis is tilted 23 1/2⁰ relative to the plane of its orbit Earth’s rotation rate is 15⁰ per day The cities are located at different longitudes The cities are located at different elevations

Which location represents March 21? A. A B. B C. C D. D

Which location represents March 21? A. A B. B C. C D. D

Which pair of shaded circles best represents the relative sizes of Earth and Venus when drawn to scale? A. B. C. D.

Which pair of shaded circles best represents the relative sizes of Earth and Venus when drawn to scale? A. B. C. D.

Which statement best describes the age of our solar system and the universe? The universe is at least twice as old as the Solar System The Solar System is at least twice as old as the universe Our Solar System and the universe are estimated to be about 5 billion years old Our Solar System and the universe are estimated to be about 10 billion years old

Which statement best describes the age of our solar system and the universe? The universe is at least twice as old as the Solar System The Solar System is at least twice as old as the universe Our Solar System and the universe are estimated to be about 5 billion years old Our Solar System and the universe are estimated to be about 10 billion years old

Which arrangement of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth results in the highest high tides, and the lowest low tides on Earth? (Diagrams are not drawn to scale) A. B. C. D.

Which arrangement of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth results in the highest high tides, and the lowest low tides on Earth? (Diagrams are not drawn to scale) A. B. C. D.