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Earth science topic 4

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is best evidence for the Earth's rotation?

a)

the rising of the sun

b)

the motion of the Foucault pendulum

c)

the changing of seasons

d)

the phases of the moon

2.

Winds appear to curve toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere. This curving to the right is caused by the Earth's...

a)

rotation

b)

revolution

c)

shape

d)

size

3.

Cities located on the same meridian (longitude) must have the same...

a)

altitude

b)

length of daylight

c)

solar time

d)

latitude

4.

The Coriolis effect would be influenced most by a change in the Earth's...

a)

period of revolution

b)

average surface temperature

c)

rate of rotation

d)

angle of tilt

5.

On the Earth, a freely swinging pendulum gradually shows a change in the direction of it's swing. This change is evidence that the Earth...

a)

is orbiting natural satellite

b)

revolves around the sun

c)

rotates on its axis

d)

has an elliptical orbit

6.

The length of time that daylight is received at a location during one day is called the locations...

a)

during of insolation

b)

eccentricity of insolation

c)

intensity if insolation

d)

angle of insolation

7.

Which planetary model allows a scientist to predict the exact positions of the planets in the night sky over many years?

a)

The planets' orbits are circles in a heliocentric model

b)

The planets' orbits are ellipses in a geocentric model

c)

The planets' orbits are ellipses in a heliocentric model

d)

The planets' orbits are circles in a geocentric model

8.

The time required for one earth rotation is about...

a)

One day

b)

One month

c)

One year

d)

One hour

9.

The orbiting motion of the Earth is best described as...

a)

inclination

b)

revolution

c)

rotation

d)

declination

10.

The day of the year, as units of time, are based upon motions of...

a)

the moon

b)

the earth

c)

the sun

d)

the stars

11.

A sundial measures time based upon the position of the sun in the sky. This time is called...

a)

mean time

b)

standard time

c)

apparent solar time

d)

Greenwich time

12.

The Coriolis effect provides evidence that the Earth...

a)

has an elliptical orbit

b)

revolves around the sun

c)

rotates on its axis

d)

has a magnetic field

13.

Based on observations made in the Northern Hemisphere, which statement is the best supporting evidence that the Earth rotates on its axis?

a)

The seasons(spring, summer, fall, and winter) repeat in a cyclic pattern.

b)

The apparent solar diameter varies throughout the year

c)

The stars appear to follow daily circular paths around Polaris.

d)

The length of the daylight period varies throughout the year.

14.

In the Northern Hemisphere, during which season does the Earth reach its greatest distance from the Sun?

a)

summer

b)

fall

c)

winter

d)

spring

15.

On December 21, at which latitude would an observer find the Sun directly overhead?

a)

23 1/2 degrees North

b)

90 degrees South

c)

23 1/2 degrees South

d)

0 degrees

16.

Which is the best indication that the Moon's distance from the Earth varies?

a)

the apparent change in the shape of the Moon

b)

the apparent change in the altitude of the Moon

c)

the apparent change in the diameter of the Moon

d)

the apparent change in the color of the Moon

17.

Which statement best explains the apparent daily motion of the Sun?

a)

The Earth's orbit is an ellipse

b)

The Earth rotates on its axis.

c)

The Earth's shape is an oblate spheroid.

d)

The Earth is closest to the Sun in winter.

18.

New York State has several more hours of daylight in summer than in winter. Which statement helps explain this observation?

a)

The speed of the Earth in its orbit changes.

b)

The distance between the Earth and the Sun varies.

c)

The Earth is tilted on its axis.

d)

The diameter of the Sun appears to change.

19.

On March 21, two observers, one at 45D north latitude and the other at 45D south latitude, watch the "rising" Sun. In which direction(s) must they look?

a)

Both observers must look eastward

b)

The observer at 45D N. must look westward while the other must look eastward.

c)

Both observers must look westward

d)

The observer at 45 degrees South must look westward while the other must look eastward.

20.

Why do stars appear to move through the night sky at the rate of 15 degrees per hour?

a)

The stars actually revolve around the Earth at a rate of 15 degrees per hour.

b)

The Earth actually moves around the Sun at a rate of 15 degrees per hour.

c)

The stars actually move around the center of the galaxy at a rate of 15 degrees per hour

d)

The Earth actually rotates at a rate of 15 degrees per hour.

21.

The tilt of the Earth on its axis is a cause of the Earth's

a)

24-hour day

b)

changing length of day and night

c)

uniform daylight hours

d)

365 1/4-day year

22.

During a period of one year, what would be the greatest altitude of the Sun at the North Pole?

a)

90 degrees

b)

66 1/2 degrees

c)

0 degrees

d)

23 1/2 degrees

23.

Some constellations (star patterns) observed in the summer skies in New York State are different from those observed in the winter skies. The best explanation for this observation is that

a)

the earth revolves around the sun

b)

the Earth rotates on its axis

c)

constellations are moving away from the Earth

d)

constellations revolve around the Earth

24.

Which statement best describes the geocentric model of our solar system?

a)

All planets revolve around the Sun

b)

The Earth is located at the center of the model

c)

All planets except the Earth revolve around the Sun

d)

The Sun is located at the center of the model