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WorksheetsQuarter 2 District Assessment Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 2hrs 0mins
A solar eclipse might be observed from Earth when the Moon is at which position?
1
3
5
7
Which two motions cause the Moon to show a complete cycle of phases each month when viewed from New York State?
the Moon's rotation and Earth's rotation
the Moon's rotation and Earth's revolution
the Moon's revolution and Earth's rotation
the Moon's revolution and Earth's revolution
Which phase of the Moon will be observed in New York State when the Moon is at position 8?
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?
2.2 d
27.3 d
29.5 d
365.26 d
The symbols above represent star masses and distances. Which diagram shows two stars that have the greatest gravitational force between them?
Which evidence best supports the theory that the universe began with a massive explosion?
cosmic background radiation in space
parallelism of Earth's axis
radioactive dating of Earth's bedrock
life cycle of stars
Which star has a surface temperature most similar to the surface temperature of Alpha Centauri?
Polaris
Procyon B
Betelgeuse
Sirius
Which process combines lighter elements into heavier elements and produces energy within the Sun and other stars?
fusion
insolation
conduction
radioactive decay
Which statement describes the general relationship between the temperature and the luminosity of main sequence stars?
As temperature decreases, luminosity increases.
As temperature decreases, luminosity remains the same.
As temperature increases, luminosity increases.
As temperature increases, luminosity remains the same.
Which phase of the moon could be observed from Earth when the moon is at location 4?
Waxing Gibbous
Waxing Crescent
Waning Gibbous
Waning Crescent
Which phase of the moon could be observed from Earth when the moon is at location 7?
Waxing Gibbous
Third Quarter
New Moon
First Quarter
Which phase of the moon could be observed from Earth when the moon is at location 8?
Waxing Gibbous
Waning Gibbous
Waxing Crescent
Waning Crescent
Compared to the luminosity and surface temperature of red main sequence stars, blue supergiants are
less luminous and have a lower surface temperature
less luminous and have a higher surface temperature
more luminous and have a lower surface temperature
more luminous and have a higher surface temperature
Spring ocean tides occur when the difference in height between high tide and low tide is greatest. At which two positions of the Moon will spring tides occur on Earth?
1 and 5
2 and 6
3 and 7
4 and 8
Which mineral is mined for its iron content?
Hematite
Galena
Fluorite
Talc
The table above provides information about four minerals, A through D. Mineral A is most likely...
Galena
Garnet
Olivine
Halite
Which mineral can scratch A, B, and C, but cannot scratch D?
Talc
Fluorite
Quartz
Selenite Gypsum
Which sample best shows the physical properties normally associated with the slow cooling of magma?
A
B
C
D
The rock shown above has a foliated texture and contains the minerals amphibole, quartz, and feldspar arranged in coarse-grained bands. Which rock is shown?
slate
dunite
gneiss
quartzite
Which sedimentary rocks are clastic and consist of particles that have diameters smaller than 0.006 centimeter?
conglomerate and sandstone
siltstone and shale
bituminous coal and breccia
fossil limestone and chemical limestone
A nonvesicular rock is made entirely of green 2-millimeter-diameter crystals that have a hardness of 6.5 and show fracture, but not cleavage. The rock is most likely
phyllite
dunite
shale
schist
What is the contour interval for this map?
500
100
20
1000
What is the difference in elevation from point C to D?
900
200
0
500
What is the elevation of Point A
1500
900
1000
1200
Which direction is Maple Stream flowing?
North
South
East
West
