ES-Jan 2017 Q31-40

On April 21, the altitude of Polaris, as viewed from a location in New York State, was measured as 41.3°. What will the altitude of Polaris be when viewed one month later, on May 21, from the same location? 

• 23.5° 
• 41.3°
• 66.7°
• 90°

The diagrams below represent constellations seen by an observer in New York State facing south at midnight on July 7 and January 3.
Which motion causes the observer to see different constellations at midnight on July 7 compared to midnight on January 3?

• revolution of the constellations in their orbits
• revolution of Earth in its orbit 
• rotation of the stars in the constellations
• rotation of Earth on its axis

The diagram below represents a model of the size of the Sun and indicates the color of the Sun.
Which diagram best represents the relative size and indicates the color of Polaris compared to the Sun?

• diagram 1
• diagram 2
• diagram 3
• diagram 4

The diagram below represents the apparent path of the Sun as seen by an observer on June 21 at a location in New York State.
Which diagram best represents the apparent path of the Sun at this same location on December 21?

• diagram 1
• diagram 2
• diagram 3
• diagram 4

The topographic map below shows a portion of the Cayuta Creek that is located in New York State. Points A, B, C, and D represent locations on Earth’s surface.
Which point on the map most likely represents a location within the fl ood plain associated with Cayuta Creek?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Base your answers to questions 6 through 8 on the cross section below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The cross section represents processes in the water cycle. Arrows represent the movement of water. Letters A, B, C, and D represent locations on Earth’s surface.
The downward movement of water from location A will usually be greatest when the soil is

• nonporous and the particles are uniformly small in size
• nonporous and the particles are uniformly large in size
• porous and the particles are uniformly small in size
• porous and the particles are uniformly large in size

Base your answers to questions 6 through 8 on the cross section below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The cross section represents processes in the water cycle. Arrows represent the movement of water. Letters A, B, C, and D represent locations on Earth’s surface.
What would most likely reduce the amount of runoff at location B?

• infiltration occurring faster than precipitation
• greater condensation than evaporation 
• high and the humidity is low
• high and the humidity is high

Base your answers to questions 6 through 8 on the cross section below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The cross section represents processes in the water cycle. Arrows represent the movement of water. Letters A, B, C, and D represent locations on Earth’s surface.
The greatest amount of transpiration and evaporation will occur most likely when the air temperature is

• low and the humidity is low 
• low and the humidity is high 
•  high and the humidity is low
•  high and the humidity is high

Base your answers to questions 9 and 10 on the graphs below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The graphs show air temperatures and dewpoints in °F, and wind speeds in knots (kt) from 2:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at a certain New York State location.
Which station model represents the weather data for this location at 4:00 p.m.?

• station 1
• station 2
• station 3
• station 4

Base your answers to questions 9 and 10 on the graphs below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The graphs show air temperatures and dewpoints in °F, and wind speeds in knots (kt) from 2:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at a certain New York State location.
What was the relative humidity at 8:00 p.m.?

• 30%
• 45%
• 75%
• 100%