Compared to terrestrial planets, Jovian planets have

larger equatorial diameters and longer periods of revolution

smaller equatorial diameters and shorter periods of revolution

smaller equatorial diameters and longer periods of revolution

larger equatorial diameters and shorter periods of revolution

The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old. Compared to the age of the solar system, the age of the universe is approximately

three times older than the solar system

the same age as the solar system

two times older than the solar system

four times older than the solar system

Which statement best explains the apparent daily motion of the stars around Polaris?

The Earth's orbit is an ellipse

The Earth has the shape of an oblate spheroid

The Earth revolves around the SUn

In which sequence are the celestial objects correctly listed in order from smallest mass to the largest mass?

Saturn, solar system, Milky way, Universe

Saturn, universe, Milky Way, solar system

Milky Way, Saturn, solar system, universe

Milky Way, universe, solar system, Saturn

Scientists who proposed the Big Bang Theory were attempting to explain

why stars have different luminosities

the formation of our solar system

The motion of the Foucault pendulum provides evidence that Earth

varies in distance from the Sun

Which event is caused by Earth's revolution?

different constellation observed in the night sky throughout the year

the apparent shift in the path of a Foucault pendulum

deflection of planetary winds to the right in the Northern Hemisphere

the apparent rising and setting of the Sun

Compared to the Sun's apparent path on June 21, the Sun's apparent path on December 21 at this location will

be shorter, and the noon Sun will be lower in the sky

be longer, and the noon Sun will be higher in the sky

remain the same length, and the noon Sun will be lower in the sky

remain the same length, and the noon Sun will be higher in the sky

In the geocentric model (the Earth at the center of the universe), which motion would occur?

The Sun would revolve around the Earth

The Earth would revolve around the Sun

The Earth would rotate on its axis

The Moon would revolve around the Sun

Which statement provides the best evidence that Earth revolves around the Sun?

The seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter repeat in a pattern

The Sun follows an apparent daily path, rising in the east and setting in the west

A Foucault pendulum appears to shift its direction of swing in a predictable manner

The stars appear to follow circular paths around the North Star (Polaris)

Which evidence best supports the theory that the universe was created by an explosion called the Big Bang?

the different compositions of terrestrial and Jovian planets

the blue shift of light from distant galaxies

Compared to the spectral lines observed in the laboratory, the spectral lines observed in the light from the distant star have shifted toward the

blue end of the spectrum, indicating the star's movement toward Earth

red end of the spectrum, indicating the star's movement toward Earth

red end of the spectrum, indicating the star's movement away from Earth

blue end of the spectrum, indicating the star's movement away from Earth

What is the difference between waxing and waning?

Waxing is when the visible part of the moon is getting larger, Waning is when it is getting smaller

Waxing is when the moon is illuminated, Waning is when it is dark

Waning is when the visible part of the moon is getting larger, Waxing is when it is getting smaller

Waning is when the moon is illuminated, Waxing is when it is dark

Why do we see different phases of the Moon here on Earth?

The point of view of the moon changes and Earth sees different amounts of the lit and unlit moon

The Moon is smaller when it is farther from Earth causing it to appear to have shadows

The Earth casts a shadow on the Moon

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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 revolution and Earth's rotation

the Moon's rotation and Sun's rotation

the Moon's rotation and the Sun's rotation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Ocean tides observed at coastal locations each day are primarily caused by

Earth's revolution around the Sun

the changing phases of the Moon

the gravitational attraction between the Moon and Earth

seasonal changes in the compass location sunrise

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The best evidence of Earth's rotation is provided by the

Foucault pendulum and global warming

Foucault pendulum and Coriolis effect

Moon phases and global warming

Moon phases and Coriolis effect

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Earth's approximate rate of revolution is

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30 sec • 1 pt

In which type of model are the Sun, other stars, and the Moon in orbit around the Earth?

heliocentric model

tetrahedral model

concentric model

geocentric model

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1 min • 1 pt

This system is best classified as

geocentric, with elliptical orbits

geocentric, with circular orbits

heliocentric, with elliptical orbits

heliocentric, with circular orbits

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Which two celestial objects are represented by letters A and B?

A-Moon; B-Sun

A-Moon; B-Earth

A-Sun; B-Moon

A-Sun; B-Earth

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

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Earth's approximate rate of revolution is

In which type of model are the Sun, other stars, and the Moon in orbit around the Earth?

This system is best classified as

Which two celestial objects are represented by letters A and B?

Compared to terrestrial planets, Jovian planets have

The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old. Compared to the age of the solar system, the age of the universe is approximately

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