Earth Science Topic #4 Review GameEarth Science Topic #4 Review Game

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In the Northern Hemisphere, planetary winds blowing from north to south are deflected, or curved, toward the west. This deflection is caused by the

a. unequal heating of land and water surfacesb. movement of low-pressure weather systemsc. orbiting of Earth around the Sund. spinning of Earth on its axis

The constellation Pisces changes position during a night, as shown in the diagram below.

Which motion is mainly responsible for this change in position?

a. revolution of Earth around the Sunb. rotation of Earth on its axisc. revolution of Pisces around the Sund. rotation of Pisces on its axis

Which diagram best represents a portion of the heliocentric model of the solar system? [S = Sun, E = Earth, and M = Moon]

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On what date does the line separating day and night pass through Earth's North Pole, as shown in this diagram?

a. December 21b. January 21c.c. March 21d. June 21

Base your answer on the diagram below, which shows Earth and the Moon in relation to the Sun. Positions A, B, C, and D show the Moon at specific locations in its orbit. Point X is a location on Earth's surface.

The diagram below shows Earth on a particular day in its orbit around the Sun. The dashed line represents Earth’s axis.

Which date is represented by the diagram?

a. March 21b. June 21c. September 23d. d. December 21

The diagram below shows the position of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth during a solar eclipse. The full shadow (umbra) and partial shadow (penumbra) of the Moon and Earth are shown.

Which diagram best represents the appearance of the Sun and the Moon to an observer located within the umbra of the Moon’s shadow on Earth’s surface?

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Base your answer to the next 4 questions on <1column>the calendar below, which shows the month of July of a recent year. The dates of major Moon phases, as seen in New York State, are shown.

The diagram below represents the phase of the Moon observed from New York State one night during the month of July.

On which date was this phase of the Moon visible from New York State?a. July 4b. July 11c. Cc. July 19d. July 26

The diagram below represents the direction of Earth's rotation as it appears from above the North Pole. Point X is a location on Earths surface.

The time at point X is closest to

a. 9 a.m.b. 12 noonc. 9 p.m.d d. 12 midnight

In the Northern Hemisphere, planetary winds blowing from north to south are deflected, or curved, toward the west. This deflection is caused by the

a. unequal heating of land and water surfacesb. movement of low-pressure weather systemsc. orbiting of Earth around the Sund. d. spinning of Earth on its axis

Which statement best describes the geocentric model of our solar system?a. a.The Earth is located at the center of the model.b.All planets revolve around the Sun.c.The Sun is located at the center of the model.d.All planets except the Earth revolve around the Sun.

The diagram below represents the Sun’s rays striking Earth and the Moon. Numbers 1 through 4 represent positions of the Moon in its orbit around Earth.

The highest tides on Earth occur when the Moon is in positions

a.1 and 3b.  2 and 4c. 3 and 2d. 4 and 1

Approximately how many days occur between the Moon’s first-quarter phase and the Moon’s last-quarter phase?

a. 7 daysb. 5 daysc. 29.5 daysd. 14 days

The diagram below, which shows Earth and the Moon in relation to the Sun. Positions A, B, C, and D show the Moon at specific locations in its orbit. Point X is a location on Earth's surface.

Which phase of the Moon would be observed on Earth when the Moon is at location A?

A B C D

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Which diagram best shows the Sun’s apparent path, as seen by an observer on July 21 in New Jersey?

The diagram below represents a plastic hemisphere upon which lines have been drawn to show the apparent paths of the Sun at a location in New York State on the first day of each season. Letters A through I represent points on the paths.

Which point represents the sunrise location on the first day of winter?

a. Gb. Fc. Ed. d. D

The Coriolis effect is a result of Earth's

a. tilted axisb. orbital shapec. revolutiond. d. rotation

The diagram below represents Earth at four different positions, A, B, C, and D, in its orbit around the Sun.

Between which positions would Texas be experiencing the summer season?a. a. A and Bb. B and Cc. C and Dd. D and A

What is the main reason the pendulum appears to change its direction of swing over time?

a.  tilt of Earth on its axisb b. rotation of Earth on its axisc. revolution of Earth in its orbitd. speed of Earth in its orbit

The diagram below shows a large pendulum in motion over an 8-hour period.

Why does the Moon’s gravity have a greater effect on Earth’s ocean tides than the Sun’s gravity?

a. The Sun is composed mostly of gases.b. The Sun’s gravity influences more planets.c. The Moon has a greater mass.dd. The Moon is much closer to Earth.

The shaded portion of the map below indicates areas of night and the unshaded portion indicates areas of daylight.

What day of the year is best represented by the map?

a. March 21b. June 21c. September 21d. d. December 21

Summer days in Texas are likely to be hotter than winter days because in summer

a. Earth is closer to the Sunb. the number of sunspots increasesc. c. Earth’s northern axis is tilted toward the Sund. the Sun gives off more energy

In New York State, how do the points of sunrise and sunset change during the course of 1 year?

a.They vary with each season in a cyclic manner.b.They move toward the north in the autumn months.c.They move toward the south in the spring months.d.They remain the same during the four seasons.

The apparent daily path of the Sun changes with the seasons becausea. a.Earth's axis is tiltedb.Earth's distance from the Sun changesc.the Sun revolvesd.the Sun rotates

During which season in the Northern Hemisphere is the Earth closest to the Sun?

a. springb. summerc. falld. winter

The diagram below, which represents a horizon in Pennsylvania, shows four positions of sunrise, A, B, C, and D, on different days of the year.

At which position would sunrise occur on June 21?a.aa.Ab.Bc.Cd.D

A camera was placed in an open field and pointed toward the northern sky. The lens of the camera was left open for a certain amount of time. The result is shown in the photograph below. The angle of the arc through which two of the stars appeared to move during this time exposure is shown.

How many hours was the lens left open to produce the photograph?

a. 12b. 2c. 6d. 4

Base your answer on the diagram below, which shows sunlight entering a room through the same window at three different times on the same winter day.

The apparent change in the Sun’s position shown in the diagram is best explained by

a. the Sun rotating at a rate of 15° per hourb. b. Earth rotating at a rate of 15° per hourc. the Sun’s axis tilted at an angle of 23.5°d. Earth’s axis tilted at an angle of 23.5°

The diagrams below represent photographs of Venus at four different positions in its orbit, as taken from Earth.

At which position is Venus closest to Earth?a. 

a.Ab.B.c.Cd.D

The diagram below represents an activity in which an eye dropper was used to place a drop of water on a spinning globe. Instead of flowing due south toward the target point, the drop followed a curved path and missed the target.

The actual path results from

a. the tilt of the globe's axisbb. the Coriolis effectc. the globe's revolutiond. dynamic equilibrium

The apparent rising and setting of the Sun, as viewed from Earth, is caused bya 

a.Earth’s rotationb.Earth’s revolutionc.the Sun’s rotationd.the Sun’s revolution