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Midterm Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 13hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which inference can be made about the comet's orbit, when it is compared to Earth's orbit?
a)

Earth's orbit and the comet's orbit have the same distance between the foci

b)

Earth's orbit has a greater distance between foci than the comet's orbit

c)

The comet's orbit has one focus, while Earth's orbit has two foci

d)

The comet's orbit has a greater distance between foci than Earth's orbit

2.
Which two locations are receiving the same intensity of insolation?
a)

A and B

b)

B and C

c)

C and D

d)

D and B

3.

The graph shows variations in air temperature and relative humidity for a spring day in Oswego, New York. At what time during this spring day were the air temperature and dewpoint closest?

a)

1am

b)

6am

c)

noon

d)

6pm

4.
Which type of air mass most likely has high humidity and high temperature?
a)
cP
b)
cT
c)
mT
d)
mP
5.
This pendulum movement, and the pattern of knocked over pins, is evidence of Earth's
a)
nearly spherical shape
b)
gravitational attraction to the Sun
c)
rotation on its axis
d)
nearly circular orbit around the Sun
6.

Which statement describes the general relationship between the temperature and the luminosity of main sequence stars?

a)

As temperature decreases, luminosity increases

b)

As temperature decreases, luminosity remains the same

c)

As temperature increases, luminosity increases

d)

As temperature increases, luminosity remains the same

7.

The map shows three locations labeled A, X, and B on Earth's surface. Which table correctly indicates the solar times at locations A and B when it is 12 noon at location X?

a)

b)

c)

d)

8.
Which phase of the Moon could be observed from New York State when the Moon is at position C?
a)
First quarter
b)
Waning crescent
c)
Waxing crescent
d)
Third quarter
9.

Which diagram correctly shows the processes that change the states of matter?

a)

b)

c)

d)

10.
Compared to the terrestrial planets, the Jovian planets are
a)
larger and less dense
b)
smaller and more dense
c)
closer to the Sun and less rocky
d)
farther from the Sun and more rocky
11.
What is the density of this mineral sample?
a)
6 g/mL
b)
24 g/mL
c)
34 g/mL
d)
60 g/mL
12.
How many days are required for the Moon to complete a cycle of phases from the new Moon position represented in the diagram to the new Moon the following month?
a)
2.2 days
b)
27.3 days
c)
29.5 days
d)
365.26 days
13.
Which location will most likely have the least annual precipitation?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
14.
In which general direction does Red Creek flow?
a)
northeast
b)
southeast
c)
southwest
d)
northwest
15.
What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the sunken ship?
a)
20.5° N 70°E
b)
20.5° N 70° W
c)
20.5° S 70° E
d)
20.5° S 70° W
16.
To an observer in New York State, the duration of daylight increases continuously from 
a)
March 1 to May 1
b)
June 1 to August 1
c)
September 1 to November 1
d)
December 1 to February 1
17.
Which location was probably experiencing the highest wind speed?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
18.
Which city in New York will probably experience the most lake effect snow during the year?
a)
Oswego
b)
Old Forge
c)
Ithaca
d)
Utica
19.

Liquid water can store more heat energy than an equal amount of any other naturally occurring substance because liquid water

a)

covers 71% of Earth's surface

b)

has its greatest density at 4°C

c)

has a higher specific heat

d)

can be changed into a solid or a gas

20.
The Sun's heat energy reaches us by
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
satellite
21.
At night at the beach, the sand is much cooler than the water because
a)
water has a lower specific heat than sand
b)
sand has a lower specific heat than water
c)
sand and water have the same specific heat
d)
sand has a higher density than water
22.
This diagram represents 3 samples of the same sedimentary rock.  Which inference about their densities is most accurate
a)
Particle A, B, and C have the same density because they are made of the same material
b)
Particle A has the greatest density because it has the greatest volume
c)
Particle C has the least density because it has the lowest volume
d)
Particle A has a greater density because it has the most mass
23.

Compared to dull and rough rock surfaces, shiny and smooth rock surfaces are most likely to cause sunlight to be

a)

reflected

b)

refracted

c)

scattered

d)

absorbed

24.
Which points are located at the same elevation above sea level?
a)
A and F
b)
H and E
c)
C and b
d)
I and K
25.
At which position would the intensity of the Sun's rays be greatest?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
26.
The movement of water upward from A toward B results primarily from
a)
differences in density in the water
b)
air movement across the surface of the water
c)
capillary action within the water
d)
the shape of the beaker
27.
Which statement best describes the relationship between a heat sink and a heat source if the samples are placed in contact with each other?
a)
The water will be a heat sink for the iron
b)
The iron will be a heat sink for the granite
c)
The granite will be a heat source for the dry air
d)
The dry air will be a heat source for the water
28.
What is the most probable explanation for the constant temperature between points D and E on the graph?
a)

The added heat was radiated as fast as it was absorbed

b)

The added heat was lost to the surroundings

c)

The added heat changed liquid water to water vapor

d)

The added heat changed water vapor to liquid water

29.

The lines on which set of views best represent Earth's latitude system?

a)

b)

c)

d)

30.
What occurs when the two solids are placed in contact with each other?
a)
Heat energy flows from solid A to solid B.  Solid A decreases in temperature
b)
Heat energy flows from solid A to solid B.  Solid A increases in temperature
c)
Heat energy flows from solid B to solid A.  solid B decreases in temperature
d)
Heat energy flows from solid B to solid A.  Solid B increases in temperature
31.
Which of the four substances has the lowest density
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
32.
Light from distant galaxies most likely shows a 
a)
red shift, indicating that the universe is expanding
b)
red shift, indicating that the universe is contracting
c)
blue shift, indicating that the universe is expanding
d)
blue shift, indicating that the universe is contracting
33.

An instrument used to measure a weather variable is shown. Which weather variable is measured by this instrument?

a)

wind direction

b)

air pressure

c)

wind speed

d)

amount of rainfall

34.

Three planets that are relatively large, gaseous, and of low density are

a)

Mercury, Jupiter, and Saturn

b)

Venus, Jupiter, and Neptune

c)

Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus

d)

Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus

35.

Which graph best represents the relationship between a planet's average distance from the Sun and the time the planet takes to revolve around the Sun?

a)
b)
c)
d)
36.

On which two dates could all locations on Earth have equal hours of day and night?

a)

September 23 and December 21

b)

December 21 and March 21

c)

March 21 and June 21

d)

March 21 and September 21

37.

The topographic map shows elevations in feet. Line AB is a reference line. Which profile best represents the change in elevation along the line from A to B?

a)

b)

c)

d)

38.

Which diagram best shows the Sun's apparent path, as seen by an observe on July 21st in New York State?

a)
b)
c)
d)
39.
Which image correctly shows the air movement around high and low air pressure centers?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
40.

The map provided shows two air masses labeled X and Y. The arrows represent the convergence of these air masses, which may result in tornadoes. What are the proper air mass symbols to identify X and Y?

a)

X - cP

Y - mT

b)

X - mT

Y - cP

c)

X - cT

Y - mP

d)

X - mP

Y - cT

41.

Which weather station model shows the highest relative humidity?

a)
b)
c)
d)
42.

Which statement best illustrates a classification system?

a)

A glacier melts at the rate of one meter per year.

b)

Ocean depths are measured by using sonar.

c)

Snowfall predictions for winter storms vary.

d)

Stars are grouped according to their color.

43.

An example of noncyclic change is the occurrence of

a)

hurricanes

b)

ocean tides

c)

the phases of the Moon

d)

the seasons of the year

44.

A list of three observed relationships is shown below.


*Erosional rate = depositional rate

*Amount of insolation = amount of terrestrial radiation

*Rate of condensation = rate of evaporation


In which situation would each relationship exist?

a)

When a cyclic change occurs

b)

When a change of state occurs

c)

When dynamic equilibrium is reached

d)

When global warming ceases and global cooling begins

45.

Elevations on the map below are expressed in feet. The maximum elevation of Basket Dome is indicated at point X.


The highest elevation of Basket Dome 40 years ago was measured at 7600 feet. What is the rate of change in elevation for this area?

a)

0.6 in/yr

b)

1.7 in/yr

c)

24 in/yr

d)

40 in/yr

46.

What is the highest possible elevation of point Y on North Dome?

a)

7,500 ft

b)

7,590 ft

c)

7,599 ft

d)

7,601 ft

47.

Which graph best represents the change in air pressure as air temperature increases at Earth's surface?

a)

b)

c)

d)

48.

Which map view best represents the topography of this region?

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

The three diagrams represent three frontal boundaries with the surface locations of the fronts labeled A, B, and C. Arrows indicate direction of air movement. Which table correctly matches each letter with the type of frontal boundary it represents?

a)

b)

c)

d)

50.

The map shows a low pressure system with two fronts extending from its center (L). Points A, B, C, and D represent locations on Earth's surface. Two different air masses are labeled. Which locations are most likely experiencing precipitation?

a)

A and B

b)

B and C

c)

C and D

d)

D and B

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