New York State Science Middle School

If given the chart below showing data collected from Albany, NY on March 9, 2001, answer the following question.

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

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The diagram below shows Earth as viewed from space. Which season is occurring in the Northern Hemisphere?

• summer

• aumtumn/fall

• winter

• spring

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The Moon’s surface is visible to an observer on Earth because the Moon

• reflects sunlight

• absorbs light from Earth

• produces its own light

• transmits sunlight it has stored

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A full Moon is observed in Binghamton, NY on June 1. Approximately when will the next full Moon be observed in Binghamton?

• June 7

• June 15

• July 1

• July 7

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The diagram below represents Earth orbiting the Sun.
Approximately how long does it take Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

• 1 year

• 1 month

• 1 day

• 23.5 degrees

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Earth’s tilt on its axis is the cause of the seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. What is the approximate angle of Earth’s tilt?

• 365^o

• 23.5^o

• 90^o

• 180^o

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The diagram below shows Earth at four locations in its orbit around the Sun. Which motion do the arrows in the diagram represent?

• Earth's rotation

• Sun's rotation

• Sun's revolution

• Earth's revolution

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On which date does North America usually experience the longest period of daylight?

• March 22

• June 22

• September 22

• December 22

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Base your answers to questions 7 and 8 on the diagram below and on your knowledge of science. The diagram represents the motion of the Moon around Earth as seen from above the North Pole. One position of the Moon in its orbit is shown.

Which Moon phase will usually be seen from Earth when the Moon is in this position?

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The time it takes the Moon to revolve once around Earth is approximately one

• day

• week

• month

• year

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