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WorksheetsEarth science topic 4
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which is best evidence for the Earth's rotation?
the rising of the sun
the motion of the Foucault pendulum
the changing of seasons
the phases of the moon
Winds appear to curve toward the right in the Northern Hemisphere. This curving to the right is caused by the Earth's...
rotation
revolution
shape
size
Cities located on the same meridian (longitude) must have the same...
altitude
length of daylight
solar time
latitude
The Coriolis effect would be influenced most by a change in the Earth's...
period of revolution
average surface temperature
rate of rotation
angle of tilt
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...
is orbiting natural satellite
revolves around the sun
rotates on its axis
has an elliptical orbit
The length of time that daylight is received at a location during one day is called the locations...
during of insolation
eccentricity of insolation
intensity if insolation
angle of insolation
Which planetary model allows a scientist to predict the exact positions of the planets in the night sky over many years?
The planets' orbits are circles in a heliocentric model
The planets' orbits are ellipses in a geocentric model
The planets' orbits are ellipses in a heliocentric model
The planets' orbits are circles in a geocentric model
The time required for one earth rotation is about...
One day
One month
One year
One hour
The orbiting motion of the Earth is best described as...
inclination
revolution
rotation
declination
The day of the year, as units of time, are based upon motions of...
the moon
the earth
the sun
the stars
A sundial measures time based upon the position of the sun in the sky. This time is called...
mean time
standard time
apparent solar time
Greenwich time
The Coriolis effect provides evidence that the Earth...
has an elliptical orbit
revolves around the sun
rotates on its axis
has a magnetic field
Based on observations made in the Northern Hemisphere, which statement is the best supporting evidence that the Earth rotates on its axis?
The seasons(spring, summer, fall, and winter) repeat in a cyclic pattern.
The apparent solar diameter varies throughout the year
The stars appear to follow daily circular paths around Polaris.
The length of the daylight period varies throughout the year.
In the Northern Hemisphere, during which season does the Earth reach its greatest distance from the Sun?
summer
fall
winter
spring
On December 21, at which latitude would an observer find the Sun directly overhead?
23 1/2 degrees North
90 degrees South
23 1/2 degrees South
0 degrees
Which is the best indication that the Moon's distance from the Earth varies?
the apparent change in the shape of the Moon
the apparent change in the altitude of the Moon
the apparent change in the diameter of the Moon
the apparent change in the color of the Moon
Which statement best explains the apparent daily motion of the Sun?
The Earth's orbit is an ellipse
The Earth rotates on its axis.
The Earth's shape is an oblate spheroid.
The Earth is closest to the Sun in winter.
New York State has several more hours of daylight in summer than in winter. Which statement helps explain this observation?
The speed of the Earth in its orbit changes.
The distance between the Earth and the Sun varies.
The Earth is tilted on its axis.
The diameter of the Sun appears to change.
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?
Both observers must look eastward
The observer at 45D N. must look westward while the other must look eastward.
Both observers must look westward
The observer at 45 degrees South must look westward while the other must look eastward.
Why do stars appear to move through the night sky at the rate of 15 degrees per hour?
The stars actually revolve around the Earth at a rate of 15 degrees per hour.
The Earth actually moves around the Sun at a rate of 15 degrees per hour.
The stars actually move around the center of the galaxy at a rate of 15 degrees per hour
The Earth actually rotates at a rate of 15 degrees per hour.
The tilt of the Earth on its axis is a cause of the Earth's
24-hour day
changing length of day and night
uniform daylight hours
365 1/4-day year
During a period of one year, what would be the greatest altitude of the Sun at the North Pole?
90 degrees
66 1/2 degrees
0 degrees
23 1/2 degrees
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
the earth revolves around the sun
the Earth rotates on its axis
constellations are moving away from the Earth
constellations revolve around the Earth
Which statement best describes the geocentric model of our solar system?
All planets revolve around the Sun
The Earth is located at the center of the model
All planets except the Earth revolve around the Sun
The Sun is located at the center of the model
