On April 21, the altitude of Polaris, as viewed from a location in New York State, was measured as 41.3°. What will the altitude of Polaris be when viewed one month later, on May 21, from the same location?

Which statement best explains why stars viewed from the Northern Hemisphere appear to revolve around Polaris?

The diagram below represents a view of Earth from above the North Pole. Points A and B represent locations on Earth's surface.

Locations A and B have the same

The altitude of Polaris measured by an observer at the Tropic of Cancer is

Which model best represents the apparent path of the Sun observed at various times during the year at the Equator?

Base your answer to the question on the diagram below, which shows the angle of the Sun's noontime rays received at different Earth latitudes on May 1.

At which latitude can the noontime Sun be observed in the northern part of the sky?

Base your answer to the question on the diagram below, which shows the angle of the Sun's noontime rays received at different Earth latitudes on May 1.

Which changes can be expected to occur at 45° N over the next 30 days?

Base your answer to the question on the diagram below, which shows numbered positions of the Sun at four different times along the Sun's apparent daily path, as seen by an observer in New Jersey. Numbers 1 through represent apparent positions of the Sun.

During which day of the year is the Sun most likely to follow the apparent path shown?

Base your answer to the question on the diagram below, which shows numbered positions of the Sun at four different times along the Sun's apparent daily path, as seen by an observer in New Jersey. Numbers 1 through represent apparent positions of the Sun.

The observer had the longest shadow when the Sun was at position

The diagram below represents Earth at four different positions, A, B, C, and D, in its orbit around the Sun.

Between which positions would Texas be experiencing the summer season?

Base your answer on the diagram below, which shows sunlight entering a room through the same window at three different times on the same winter day.

This room is located in a building in Connecticut. On which side of the building is the window located?

Base your answer to the question on the diagram below, which shows a model of the apparent path and position of the Sun in relation to an observer at four different locations, A, B, C, and D, on Earth's surface on the dates indicated. The zenith (z) and the actual position of the Sun in the model at the time of the observation are shown. [The zenith is the point directly over the observer.]

From sunrise to sunset at location B, the length of the observer's shadow will

Base your answer to the question on the diagram below, which shows a model of the apparent path and position of the Sun in relation to an observer at four different locations, A, B, C, and D, on Earth's surface on the dates indicated. The zenith (z) and the actual position of the Sun in the model at the time of the observation are shown. [The zenith is the point directly over the observer.]

Where on Earth's surface is the observer at location C located?

Base your answer to the question on the diagram below, which shows a model of the apparent path and position of the Sun in relation to an observer at four different locations, A, B, C, and D, on Earth's surface on the dates indicated. The zenith (z) and the actual position of the Sun in the model at the time of the observation are shown. [The zenith is the point directly over the observer.]

According to the Sun's actual position shown in the diagrams, the most intense insolation is being received by the observer at location

In which direction on the horizon does the Sun appear to rise on July 4 in Maine?

The apparent daily path of the Sun changes with the seasons because

The diagram below shows the altitude of the Sun at solar noon on March 21, as seen by an observer at 42° N latitude.

Compared to the altitude of the Sun observed at solar noon on March 21, the altitude of the Sun observed at solar noon on June 21 will be

Base your answer on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram shows a pin perpendicular to a card. The card was placed outdoors in the sunlight on a horizontal surface. The positions of the pin's shadow on the card were recorded several times on March 21 by an observer in New York State.

Which statement best explains the decreased length of each shadow on June 21?

Which event is a direct result of Earth's revolution?

Earth's rate of revolution around the Sun is approximately

The diagram below shows the noontime shadows cast by a student and a tree.

If the time is solar noon and the student is located in New York State, in what direction is the student facing?

The diagram below represents Earth as viewed from space. Letter A represents the approximate angle of tilt between Earth's rotational axis and a line (XY) perpendicular to the plane of Earth's orbit.

What is the value of the angle represented by letter A?

The diagram below shows the shadow cast by a telephone pole on March 21 at solar noon at a location in New York State.

Which shadow was cast by the same telephone pole on June 21 at solar noon?

Base your answer on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the apparent path of the Sun across the sky at a New York State location on June 21. Point A represents the position of the noon Sun. Points A and B on the path are 45 degrees apart.

How many hours (h) will it take for the apparent position of the Sun to change from point A to point B?

When observed from a location in Maine for one night, the North Star (Polaris) appears to

The diagram below represents the apparent positions of the Big Dipper, with respect to Polaris, as seen by an observer in New York State at midnight on the first day of summer and on the first day of winter.

The change in the apparent position of the Big Dipper between the first day of summer and the first day of winter is best explained by Earth

The diagram below shows an instrument made from a drinking straw, protractor, string, and rock.

This instrument was most likely used to measure the

Base your answer on the diagram below, which represents the Moon orbiting Earth as viewed from space above the North Pole. The Moon is shown at eight different positions in its orbit.

Which device when placed on the Moon would provide evidence of Moon rotation?

The arrows in the diagram below show changes in the direction of surface winds at four lettered locations, A, B, C, and D, on Earth.

The arrow at which location correctly shows a deflection of the wind that could be due to the Coriolis effect?

The diagram below shows Earth as viewed from above the North Pole (NP). Points A and B are locations on Earth's surface.

At location A, the time is 12 noon. What is the time at location B?

Base your answer on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the elliptical orbit for one planet in our solar system. The two foci of the orbit are shown as the Sun and F2.

The arrangement and movement of celestial objects in our solar system is best described by the

The actual shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun is best described as

In our solar system, the orbits of the planets are best described as

The period of time a planet takes to make one revolution around the Sun is most dependent on the planet's average

When the distance between the foci of an ellipse is increased, the eccentricity of the ellipse will

The diagram below represents the Earth's orbital path around the Sun. The Earth takes the same amount of time to move from A to B as from C to D.

Which values are equal within the system?

The elliptical shape of the Earth's orbit results in

Compared to the terrestrial planets, the Jovian planets

Which diagram best represents the location of Polaris for an observer located at the Equator? (*HINT: Pay close attention to the direction and altitude of Polairs)

The diagram below shows the Moon at one position in its orbit around Earth. Letter Xindicates the location of an observer in New York State.

Which phase of the Moon will the observer see when the Moon is at the position shown in its orbit?

Base your answer on the diagram below and on your knowledge of Earth science. The diagram represents the Moon in eight positions, A through H, in its orbit around Earth.

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?

The diagram below represents four positions of the Moon, labeled A through D, as it orbits Earth.

Which diagram best represents the sequence of Moon phases, as seen by an observer in New York State, when the Moon travels from position A to position D in its orbit around Earth?

The table lists the times of high and low tides in New York Harbor from December 4, 2017 through December 7, 2017. The time of the second low tide on December 6 has been left blank.

The highest high tides and lowest low tides in New York Harbor usually occur when the Moon is

Which motion causes the apparent rising and setting of the Moon each day, as seen from a location in Kansas?

Base your answer on the graph below. The graph shows the recorded change in water level (ocean tides) at a coastal city in the northeastern United States during 1 day.

According to the pattern shown on the graph, the next high tide will occur on the following day at approximately

Which of the following are characters from "Frozen"? (Select all that apply)

What classic holiday movie is this?

Which scene is from "Elf"?

What Christmas movie is this Christmas tree from?

What movie is this scene from?

Where did the line "You'll shoot your eye out!" come from?

What movie is this quote from? "I'm a cotton headed ninny muggins!"

What toy did they fight over in "Jingle All the Way"?

What movie is this?

What movie is this?

What movie is this character from?