Celestial Sphere

At all four positions, the northern end of Earth's axis points toward

• the Sun

• the Moon

• Betelgeuse

• Polaris

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which change in seasons occurs in the Northern Hemisphere at position D?

• Winter is ending and spring is beginning

• Spring is ending and summer is beginning.

• Summer is ending and fall is beginning.

• Fall is ending and winter is beginning.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

At which position is the gravitational attraction between the Sun and Earth the greatest?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Which diagram best represents the regions of Earth in

sunlight on June 21 and December 21?

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This apparent path of the Sun was observed on the

first day of

• spring

• Fall

• Summer

• Winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The diagram below represents the apparent path of the Sun as seen by an observer at 65° N on March 21. The Sun's position shown in the diagram was observed closest to which time of day

• 9 a.m.

• 3 p.m.

• 11 a.m.

• 6 p.m.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Positions 1, 2, and 3 in the diagram below represent

the noon Sun above the horizon on three different

days during the year, as viewed from Binghamton,

New York. At which position was the noon Sun on January 21, as viewed from Binghamton?

• above position 1

• below position 3

• between position 1 and position 2

• between position 2 and position 3

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The diagram below represents the horizon and the Sun's apparent paths, A, B, and C, on three different dates, as viewed from the same location in New York State. Which table correctly shows the dates on which the apparent paths of the Sun were observed?

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Evidence that Earth revolves around the Sun is

provided by the

• apparent rising and setting of the Sun during

  one day

• apparent rising and setting of Polaris during

  one day

• seasonal changes in the apparent positions of

  constellations

• hourly changes in the apparent direction of the

  swing of a Foucault pendulum

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which diagram represents the apparent path of the

Sun on March 21 for an observer at the equator?

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