Unit 8 – Astronomy Review

1. Unit 8 – Astronomy Review Regents Earth Science Miss Wojdan

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 3. Which motion causes the CoriolisEffect 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

7. 3. Which motion causes the CoriolisEffect 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. When a solar eclipse is viewed from Earth, the Moon must be located at orbital position • A • E • C • G

15. When a solar eclipse is viewed from Earth, the Moon must be located at orbital position • A • E • C • G

16. 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

17. 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

18. The number of hours from one low tide to the next low tide is approximately • 4 hours • 8 hours • 12 hours • 24 hours

19. The number of hours from one low tide to the next low tide is approximately • 4 hours • 8 hours • 12 hours • 24 hours

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

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. During which Northern Hemisphere season is Earth furthest fromthe Sun? • Fall • Winter • Spring • Summer

31. During which Northern Hemisphere season is Earth furthest fromthe Sun? • Fall • Winter • Spring • Summer

32. 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

33. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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.

43. 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.

44. 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.

45. 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.

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

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

48. 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

49. 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

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