Waves and Solar System Test Semester 2 Review

A student lists two technologies that are used to study objects in the universe.Based on the table, which statement describes a correct use of the listed technologies?

• A satellite is sent to gather information from stars in nearby galaxies.

• A space probe is used to forecast weather on Earth.

• A satellite and space probe are sent to gather mineral samples from different planets in the solar system.

• A satellite and space probe are used to calculate the distance between planets in the solar system

During which phases of the Moon can a person observe the occurrence of neap tides?

• full moon and new moon

• full moon and first quarter

• new moon and third quarter

• first quarter and third quarter

What is the identity of the object?

• asteroid

• comet

• moon

• planet

The human eye is a complex structure with many parts that function together to enable sight.How should the parts of the eye be sequenced so the human brain can perceive colors?Through what parts of the eye is light refracted?

• K and L

• L and P

• J and M

• P and O

Use the figure showing the structure of the eye with parts labeled X, Y, and Z to answer the following question.Which table correctly identifies the effect of X and Y on incoming light waves?

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How would the gravitational force between the Earth and the Moon change if the Moon was twice as far away?

• The force would increase.

• The force would be the same.

• The force would decrease.

• The force would disappear.

Sam is trying to model a total solar eclipse. He uses three spheres to represent the Sun, Moon, and Earth.

What should be the correct positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during the solar eclipse?

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A student creates a labeled diagram to show the various positions the Moon takes around Earth while revolving in its orbit.Which position(s) of the Moon cause(s) spring tides on Earth?

• position 1 only

• position 2 only

• positions 1 and 3

• positions 2 and 4

If all colors of light are reflected by a material, what color will the material appear to an observer?

• black

• blue

• red

• white

Two objects (A and B) are placed on a table. Object A reflects red light and absorbs all other color. What colors will the objects appear?s, while object B reflects green light and absorbs all other colors.

• Object A will appear red, and object B will appear green.

• Object A will appear black, and object B will appear white.

• Object A will appear white, and object B will appear black.

• Object A will appear green, and object B will appear red.