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The diagram below represents the path of the Earth’s orbit around the
sun compared to the path of the orbit of a comet around the sun.
Which statement concerning the diagram is probably true?
(1) A comet has a less eccentric orbit and a shorter period of
revolution than the Earth.
(2) A comet has a more eccentric orbit and a shorter period of
revolution than the Earth.
(3) A comet has a less eccentric orbit and a longer period of revolution
than the Earth.
(4) A comet has a more eccentric orbit and a longer period of
revolution than the Earth.
Energy is transferred from the
Sun to Earth mainly by
(1) molecular collisions
(2) density currents
(3) electromagnetic waves
(4) red shifts
Which process produces the energy
that allows the stars of the
universe to radiate visible light?
(1) convection
(2) Insolation
(3) nuclear fusion
(4) radioactive decay
Which star color indicates the
hottest star surface temperature?
(1) blue
(3) yellow
(2) white
(4) red
Which diagram best represents the view of Polaris to
an observer located at the Earth’s Equator?
Which pair of shaded circles best represents the relative
sizes of Earth and Venus when drawn to scale?
The diagram below shows four surfaces of equal area that
absorb insolation.
Which letter represents the surface that most likely absorbs
reflects
the greatest amount of insolation?
(1) A
(3) C
(2) B
(4) D
Very cold climates occur at Earth’s North and
South Poles because the polar regions
(1) are usually farthest from the Sun
(2) absorb the greatest amount of insolation
(3) receive the most hours of daylight
(4) receive low-angle insolation
Which type of electromagnetic energy has the
longest wavelength?
(1) infrared radiation
(2) radio wave radiation
(3) ultraviolet radiation
(4) x-ray radiation
The theory that the universe is expanding is
supported by the
(1) blue shift of light from distant galaxies
(2) red shift of light from distant galaxies
(3) nuclear fusion occurring in the Sun
(4) radioactive decay occurring in the Sun
If an observer on Earth cannot view Polaris, the
observer is located at the
(1) equator (0°)
(2) North Pole (90° N)
(3) Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N)
(4) Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S)
During which month does the Sun appear to
rise farthest north of due east for an observer
in New York State?
(1) December
(3) June
(2) January
(4) July
How many degrees
does the Sun appear
to move across the
sky in four hours?
(1) 60°
(3) 15°
(2) 45°
(4) 4°
The diagram shows the position of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during a solar
eclipse. The full shadow (umbra) and partial shadow (penumbra) 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?
The diagram shows the position of the Earth during a single revolution around
the sun as viewed from above the north pole. Letters A – H represent positions.
SPRING
WINTER
SUMMER
AUTUMN
Label (using the letters) the beginning of each northern hemisphere season.
1/08
6/09
Which diagram best shows the noon Sun
providing an observer with the greatest amount of
insolation?
How about on March 21st?
The diagram
represents a
horizon in New
York State.
Four positions
of sunrise: A,
B, C, and D, on
different days
of the year are
shown
At which position would sunrise occur on March
June 21?
21?
(1) A
(3) C
(2) B
(4) D
A student in New York State looked toward the eastern horizon to observe
sunrise at three different times during the year. The student drew the
following diagram that shows the positions of sunrise, A, B, and C, during
this one-year period.
Which list correctly pairs the location of sunrise to the day of
the year?
(1) A—June 21
B—March 21
C—December 21
(3) A—March 21
B—June 21
C—December 21
(2) A—December 21
B—March 21
C—June 21
(4) A—June 21
B—December 21
C—March 21
The diagram below shows the Moon orbiting Earth as
viewed from space above the North Pole. The Moon is
shown at eight different positions in its orbit.
At which position
positionsisisthe
theMoon
Moon“full”?
a “quarter”?
Which graph best represents the general
relationship between latitude and average surface
temperature?
The diagram below shows the Moon orbiting Earth as viewed from space above the North Pole. The Moon is shown at
eight different positions in its orbit.
At which two positions of the Moon is an eclipse of the Sun or Moon possible?
(1) 1 and 5
(3) 3 and 7
(2) 2 and 6
(4) 4 and 8
The diagram below indicates the amount of solar
radiation that is reflected by equal areas of various
materials on Earth’s surface.
Which material absorbs the most solar radiation?
(1) grassy field
(3) sand
(2) fresh snow
(4) forest
The diagram shows
the apparent daily
path of the Sun, as
viewed by an
observer at a
certain latitude on
three different days
of the year.
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dayday
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were
there
shadows
the greatest
the longest?
insolation?
(1) Dec. 21
(3) June 21
(2) March 21
(4) It was the same on all days
Which diagram best shows the Sun’s apparent path, as seen by an
observer on July 21 in New York State?
The diagram
represents a
horizon in New
York State.
Four positions
of sunrise: A,
B, C, and D, on
different days
of the year are
shown
At which position would sunrise occur on March
June 21?
21?
(1) A
(3) C
(2) B
(4) D
From which New York State location would
Polaris be observed to have an altitude closest
to 43° above the northern horizon?
(1) Binghamton
(3) Watertown
(2) Utica
(4) New York City
The diagram shows the altitude
of the Sun at solar noon on
March 21, as seen by an
observer at 42° N latitude.
Compared to the altitude of the Sun observed at
solar noon on March 21, the altitude of the Sun
observed at solar noon on June 21 will be
(1) 15° higher in the sky
(3) 42° higher in the sky
(2) 23.5° higher in the sky
4) 48° higher in the sky
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always to the SOUTH,
noon shadows are always
to the NORTH.
The diagram below shows the Moon in different positions as it revolves
around Earth, as observed from above the North Pole (NP).
Which image correctly
represents the Moon at
position 1, as observed from
Earth?
Diagram 1 shows the Moon in its orbit at four positions labeled A, B, C, and D.
Diagram 2 shows a phase of the Moon as viewed from New York State.
At which labeled Moon position would the phase of the Moon shown
in diagram 2 be observed from New York State?
(1) A
(3) C
(2) B
(4) D
The diagram shows a
model of Earth’s orbit
around the Sun. Letters
A, B, C, and D represent
Earth’s position at the
beginning of each season.
In which orbital position would
Earth be illuminated as shown?
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D
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