Topic 4. Motion of Earth, Moon and Sun

How would a three-hour exposure photograph of stars in the northern sky appear if the Earth did NOT rotate?

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Which model best represents the apparent path of the Sun observed at various times during the year at the Equator?

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Which location in Earth’s orbit represents the first day of fall (autumn) for an observer in New York State?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Why are high tides on Earth greatest when the Moon is in position A and in position E?

• The Moon is closer to the Sun

• The Moon, the Sun, and Earth are aligned.

• The Moon is closer to Earth

• The Moon is in the same phase at both locations.

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This apparent path of the Sun was observed on the first day of

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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To an observer in New York State, the duration of daylight increases continuously from

• March 1 to May 1

• September 1 to November 1

• June 1 to August 1

• December 1 to February 1

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Which diagram best represents the tilt of Earth’s axis that causes the Northern Hemisphere seasons shown?

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Beginning with the Moon at position X (the new-Moon phase), which sequence of Moon phases would be seen by an observer on Earth during 1 month?

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Which Moon phase position is it possible for a Solar Eclipse to occur?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

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The Earth's axis is tilted _____ degrees.

• 23.5
• 25.3
• 30.2
• 24

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