Earth Science Regents Review – Astronomy

Front

A solar eclipse might be observed from Earth when the Moon is at which position? Options: 1, 3, 5, 7

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1

Front

Which two motions cause the Moon to show a complete cycle of phases each month when viewed from New York State? Options: the Moon's rotation and Earth's rotation, the Moon's rotation and Earth's revolution, the Moon's revolution and Earth's rotation, the Moon's revolution and Earth's revolution

Back

the Moon's revolution and Earth's rotation

Front

Which phase of the Moon will be observed in New York State when the Moon is at position 8?

Back

Front

How many days are required for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases from the new Moon position represented in the diagram to the new Moon the following month?

Back

29.5 d

Front

A major belt of asteroids is located between Mars and Jupiter. What is the approximate average distance between the Sun and this major asteroid belt?

Back

390 million kilometers

Front

The symbols above represent star masses and distances. Which diagram shows two stars that have the greatest gravitational force between them?

Back

Front

On which day of the year does the Sun reach the greatest altitude at solar noon in New York City?

Back

June 21

Front

Which sequence of Moon phases could be observed from Earth during a 2-week period?

Back

Front

Which arrow represents a rate of movement of approximately 1° per day?

Back

A

Front

Which planet has an orbital eccentricity most like the orbital eccentricity of the Moon? Options: Saturn, Mars, Mercury, Neptune

Back

Saturn