Earth Science Regents Review – Astronomy

A solar eclipse might be observed from Earth when the Moon is at which position?

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• 3

• 5

• 7

Which two motions cause the Moon to show a complete cycle of phases each month when viewed from New York State?

• the Moon's rotation and Earth's rotation

• the Moon's rotation and Earth's revolution

• the Moon's revolution and Earth's rotation

• the Moon's revolution and Earth's revolution

Which phase of the Moon will be observed in New York State when the Moon is at position 8?

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How many days are required for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases from the new Moon position represented in the diagram to the new Moon the following month?

• 2.2 d

• 27.3 d

• 29.5 d

• 365.26 d

A major belt of asteroids is located between Mars and Jupiter. What is the approximate average distance between the Sun and this major asteroid belt?

• 110 million kilometers

• 220 million kilometers

• 390 million kilometers

• 850 million kilometers

The symbols above represent star masses and distances. Which diagram shows two stars that have the greatest gravitational force between them?

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On which day of the year does the Sun reach the greatest altitude at solar noon in New York City?

• June 21

• September 23

• April 21

• December 21

Which sequence of Moon phases could be observed from Earth during a 2-week period?

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The diagram above shows Earth and the Moon

in four locations during their orbits. Arrows A through D represent different motions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun. Which arrow represents a rate of movement of approximately 1° per day?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which planet has an orbital eccentricity most like the orbital eccentricity of the Moon?

• Saturn

• Mars

• Mercury

• Neptune