Midterm Review Questions

During which Moon phase could an observer on Earth see a lunar eclipse occur?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Which arrangement of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth results in the highest high tides, and the lowest low tides on Earth? (Diagrams are not drawn to scale.)

• A)

• B)

• C)

• D)

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Earth's rate of rotation is approximately

• 1° per day

• 15° per day

• 180° per day

• 360° per day

Which star is cooler and less luminous than the Sun?

• Proxima Centauri

• Pollux

• Rigel

• 40 Eridani B

On which date could this observation of the Sun’s apparent path have been made?

• March 21

• July 21

• October 21

• December 21

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The diagram below represents Earth as viewed from space. Letter A represents the approximate angle of tilt between Earth's rotational axis and a line (XY) perpendicular to the plane of Earth's orbit. What is the value of the angle represented by letter A?

• 15.0°

• 23.5°

• 24.5°

• 30.0°

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What is the heat energy required to change 2 grams of liquid water at 100°C to water vapor at 100°C?

• 334 J

• 668 J

• 2260 J

• 4520 J

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The graph below shows temperature readings for a day in April. The average rate of temperature change, in Fahrenheit degrees per hour, between 6 a.m. and noon was

• 6°/hr

• 8°/hr

• 3°/hr

• 18°/hr

Under identical conditions, which surface will reflect the greatest amount of insolation?

• a basaltic sand beach

• a pine tree forest

• a glacial ice sheet

• a blacktop parking lot

Base your answer to the following question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents eight numbered positions of the Moon in its orbit around Earth. Which phase of the Moon will be observed in New York State when the Moon is at position 8?

• New Moon

• First Quarter

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

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