Earth Science Midterm

Front

What is the process in which stars produce energy?

Back

Stars fuse light elements into heavier elements.

Front

At which lettered position of Earth does New York State experience the first day of Summer? A, C, B, D

Back

B

Front

What season is it in the Northern Hemisphere at location A?

Back

Spring

Front

Which motion causes an observer to see different constellations at midnight on July 7th compared to midnight on January 3rd?

Back

revolution of Earth in its orbit

Front

According to the diagram, what moon phase is it at position 6?

Back

Waning gibbous

Front

ALL ocean tides show a pattern that is

Back

cyclic and predictable

Front

Based on the graph, the first low tide on December 26th occurred at approximately

Back

6 am

Front

How many days are required for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases from a new Moon position to the next new Moon?

Back

29.5 d

Front

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

Back

1

Front

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

Back

The Moon's period of rotation equals the Moon's period of revolution around the Sun