New York State Science Test

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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• day

• week

• month

• year

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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

• a planet

• a star

• an asteroid

• a comet

The photograph below shows a phase of the Moon as seen by an observer in New York State.

Which phase is closest to what will be seen by the observer in New York State 1 month later?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What effect does the Moon have on Earth?

• causes Earth to rotate faster

• causes Earth to revolve around the Sun faster

• causes tides in Earth's oceans

• has no effect on Earth

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which diagram best represents the tilt of Earth’s axis in December in New York State?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1