High School Astronomy Unit

The chart shows information about Moon phases, times of sunrise and sunset, and,

• climate patterns

• seasonal changes

• local weather conditions

• global warming

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Which instrument dial shows a correct air pressure reading for Albany, New York, for this date and time?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which diagram correctly shows the position of the Moon with respect to Earth on March 9, 2001 (FULL MOON)?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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A bright object with a long tail of glowing gases is in orbit around the Sun. This object is most likely

• a planet

• an asteroid

• a star

• a comet

The diagram below shows Earth as seen from space. Letters A through D are locations on Earth’s surface. When Earth is in this position, which location would experience the greatest number of daylight hours?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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The length of a year is equivalent to the time it takes for one,

• rotation of Earth

• rotation of the Sun

• revolution of Earth around the Sun

• revolution of the Sun around the Earth

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The diagram below shows four objects and their

orbits around the Sun, as seen from space.

Which statement is true about all of the objects

shown in the diagram?

• They produce their own light

• They belong to our solar system

• They are composed mostly of gases

• They are the same distance from the Sun

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The diagram below shows Earth as viewed from

space. Which season is occurring in the Northern

Hemisphere?

• summer

• autumn

• spring

• winter

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What is one factor that contributes to seasons occurring in New York State?

• the revolution of the Moon around Earth

• the tilt of Earth on its axis

• the rising and falling of ocean tides

• the distance of Earth from the Sun

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Which of the following is considered a gaseous planet?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Mercury