Longitude, Latitude and Time Zones

The map below shows a portion of Earth's system of latitude and longitude and five surface locations labeled A, B, C, D, and X.

At which location will noon next occur?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The diagram below represents a view of Earth from above the North Pole. Points A and B represent locations on Earth's surface.

Locations A and B have the same

• latitude and local time

• latitude and elevation

• longitude and local time

• longitude and elevation

The altitude of Polaris measured by an observer at the Tropic of Cancer is

• 15°

• 23.5°

• 66.5°

• 90°

Which statement best explains why stars viewed from the Northern Hemisphere appear to revolve around Polaris?

• Polaris rotates on its axis

• Earth rotates on its axis

• Polaris revolves around Earth

• Earth revolves around Polaris

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The map below shows four major time zones of the United States. The dashed lines represent meridians of longitude. The locations of New York City and Denver are shown.

What is the time in New York City when it is noon in Denver?

• 10 am

• 2 pm

• 3 pm

• noon

Which New York State city is located at 42°39' N 73°45' W?

• Buffalo

• Albany

• Ithaca

• Plattsburgh

What is the approximate altitude of Polaris at Syracuse, New York?

• 43°

• 47°

• 76°

• 90°

If an observer on Earth views Polaris on the horizon, the observer is located at the

• equator (0°)

• North Pole (90° N)

• Tropic of Cancer (23.5° N)

• Tropic of Capricorn (23.5° S)

At which New York State location would an observer measure the highest altitude of Polaris?

• New York City

• Slide Mountain

• Niagara Falls

• Plattsburgh

Compared to the weight of a person at the North Pole, the weight of the same person at the Equator would be

• slightly less, because the person is farther from the center of Earth

• slightly less, because the person is closer to the center of Earth

• slightly more, because the person is farther from the center of Earth

• slightly more, because the person is closer to the center of Earth