Earth Science U5 Regents Review

Earth Science U5 Regents Review

Sun Earth Moon System

Which statement best explains the apparent daily motion of the Sun?

The Earth Rotates on its axis

Multiple Choice

What degree is the Earth tilted on its axis?

• 23.5

• 33.5

• 63.5

• 0.5

Some constellations (star patterns) observed in the summer skies in New York State are different from those observed in the winter skies. The best explanation for this observation is that 

The Earth Revolves Around the Sun

Multiple Choice

Parallax is a term used to describe the apparent shift of movement of stars in the sky in relation to other distant stars. This movement provides evidence for Earth's...

• Gravitational Force

• Red Shift

• Rotation

• Revolution

If it happens in a day ROTATION

If it happens in a year REVOLUTION

Cancer & Leo

The diagram represents positions of Earth in its orbit around the Sun and twelve constellations that can be seen in the midnight sky by an observer in New York State at different times of the year. The approximate locations of the constellations in relation to Earth’s orbit are shown.  Which date is correctly paired with two constellations that can be seen in the sky at midnight? 

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Around which Date can you see Libra & Scorpius in the sky at midnight?

A & C Spring Tide gravitational pull from Sun & Moon

The diagram represents the Moon at different positions, labeled A, B, C, and D, in its orbit around Earth. At which two Moon positions would an observer on Earth most likely experience the highest high tides and the lowest low tides? 

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Exit Ticket: Neil Degrasse Tyson describes the combination of the Sun's gravitational force on the Earth's tides as a "tide assist". Describe the other celestial object that is involved in creating Spring tides. Why are Spring Tides higher than Neap tides?