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Astronomy Pt2 Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 2hrs 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The diagram below indicates regions of daylight and darkness on Earth on the first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Four latitudes are labeled A, B, C, and D. What location receives the least intense insolation?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

The positions of Earth in its orbit on December 21 and June 21 are indicated. The positions of perihelion (when Earth is closest to the Sun) and aphelion (when Earth is farthest from the Sun) are also indicated. Both perihelion and aphelion occur approximately two weeks after the dates shown. About how many months will it take for the Earth to get from perihelion to aphelion?

a)

6 months

b)

2 months

c)

12 months

d)

8 months

3.
If the tilt of Earth’s axis were increased from 23.5° to 30°, summers in New York State would become
a)
Cooler, and winters would become cooler
b)
Cooler, and winters would become warmer
c)
Warmer, and winters would become cooler
d)
Warmer, and winters would become warmer
4.
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?
a)
15.0°
b)
23.5°
c)
24.5°
d)
30.0°
5.
Which change in seasons occurs in the Northern Hemisphere at position D?
a)
Winter is ending and spring is beginning.
b)
Spring is ending and summer is beginning.
c)
Summer is ending and fall is beginning.
d)
Fall is ending and winter is beginning.
6.
As the angle of the Sun’s rays striking Earth’s surface at noon changes from 90° to 43°, the length of a shadow cast by an object will
a)
Decrease
b)
Increase
c)
Decrease, then increase
d)
Increase, then decrease
7.

Any energy coming from the Sun is called . . .

a)

Insolation

b)

Insulation

c)

Convection

d)

Interpretation

8.

Which diagram represents the tilt of the Earth's axis relative to the Sun's rays on December 15th?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.
Very cold climates occur at Earth’s North and South Poles because the polar regions
a)
are usually farthest from the Sun
b)
absorb the greatest amount of insolation
c)
receive the most hours of daylight
d)
receive low-angle insolation
10.
During nighttime cooling, most of the energy radiated by Earth’s oceans into space is
a)
ultraviolet rays
b)
gamma rays
c)
visible light rays
d)
infrared rays
11.
On which day of the year would the intensity of insolation at Kingston, New York, most likely be greatest?
a)
March 21
b)
June 21
c)
September 21
d)
December 21
12.
Locations in the Northern Hemisphere are warmest in summer because sunlight in summer is
a)
least intense and of shortest duration
b)
least intense and of longest duration
c)
most intense and of shortest duration
d)
most intense and of longest duration
13.
What is the primary reason the United States is warmer in July than in February?
a)
The Earth is traveling faster in its orbit in February.
b)
The altitude of the noon Sun is greater in February.
c)
The insolation in the United States is greater in July.
d)
The Earth is closer to the Sun in July.
14.
The factor that contributes most of the seasonal temperature changes during one year is the changing
a)
speed at which the Earth travels in its orbit around the Sun
b)
angle at which the Sun’s rays strike the Earth’s surface
c)
distance between the Earth and the Sun
d)
energy given off by the Sun
15.
In New York State, the risk of sunburn is greatest between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on summer days because
a)
The air temperature is hot
b)
The angle of insolation is high
c)
Earth's surface reflects most of the sunlight
d)
The Sun is closest to the Earth
16.
What happens to the angle of insolation between 6 am and solar noon?
a)
it decreases
b)
it increases
c)
it remains the same
d)
it increases then decreases
17.
What factor has the greatest influence on the number of daylight hours a particular location receives?
a)
latitude
b)
longitude
c)
diameter of the Sun
d)
distance from the Sun
18.

When Earth is closest to the Sun, which season is occurring in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

Winter

b)

Spring

c)

Summer

d)

Fall

19.

How many hours (h) of daylight are received at the Arctic Circle when Earth is at position A?

a)

0hrs

b)

12hrs

c)

18hrs

d)

24hrs

20.

Which diagram best represents the regions of Earth in sunlight on June 21 and December 21? [NP indicates the North Pole and the shading represents Earth's night side. Diagrams are not drawn to scale.]

a)
b)
c)
d)
21.

The model shows the apparent path of the Sun as seen by an observer in New York State on the first day of one of the four seasons.

a)

Spring

b)

Summer

c)

Fall

d)

Winter

22.

The diagram represents the horizon and the Sun's apparent paths, A, B, and C, on three different dates, as viewed from the same location in New York State. Which table correctly shows the dates on which the apparent paths of the Sun were observed?

a)
b)
c)
d)
23.

Which diagram represents the apparent path of the Sun on March 21 for an observer at the equator?

a)
b)
c)
d)
24.

Seasonal changes on Earth are primarily caused by the

a)

tilt of Earth's axis as Earth revolves around the Sun

b)

elliptical shape of Earth's orbit around the Sun

c)

changes in distance between Earth and the Sun

d)

parallelism of the Sun's axis as the Sun revolves around Earth

25.

During which month does the Sun appear to rise farthest north of due east for an observer in New York State?

a)

December

b)

January

c)

June

d)

July

26.

Earth's rate of revolution is approximately

a)

1° per day

b)

15° per day

c)

23.5° per day

d)

360° per day

27.

Which motion allows an observer on Earth to view different constellations throughout the year?

a)

Earth orbiting the Sun

b)

constellations orbiting Earth

c)

Earth orbiting the constellations

d)

constellations orbiting the Sun

28.

Which statement best compares the intensity and angle of insolation at noon on March 21 and June 21?

a)

The intensity and angle of insolation are greatest on March 21.

b)

The intensity and angle of insolation are greatest on June 21.

c)

The intensity of insolation is greatest on June 21 and the angle of insolation is greatest on March 21.

d)

The intensity of insolation is greatest on March 21 and the angle of insolation is greatest on June 21.

29.

A tree in New York State casts a shadow as shown in the diagram below. What time of day and season are represented by the diagram?

a)

early morning in winter

b)

early morning in summer

c)

late afternoon in winter

d)

late afternoon in summer

30.

At all four positions, the northern end of Earth's axis points toward

a)

the Sun

b)

the Moon

c)

Betelgeuse

d)

Polaris

31.

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

a)

north

b)

south

c)

east

d)

west

32.
Name the moon phase
a)
waning crescent
b)
waxing crescent
c)
waning gibbous
d)
waxing gibbous
33.
About how long does it take the moon to make one complete cycle around the earth?
a)
65 days
b)
8 days
c)
365 days
d)
28 days
34.
What is illuminating the Moon?
a)
Nuclear Fusion
b)
Sunlight
c)
Mirrors
d)
Flood Lights
35.

During the moon phases shown in the image Earth will experience a -

a)

Spring Tide

b)

Neap Tide

36.

During the moon phases shown in the image Earth will experience a -

a)

Spring Tide

b)

Neap Tide

37.
Differences in the moon's and sun's pull on different sides of the Earth cause _________.
a)
gravity
b)
lunar phases
c)
tides
d)
dabbing
38.

A[n] ______________ tide occurs when the sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the moon.

a)

high

b)

neap

c)

low

d)

spring

39.

A[n] ___________ tide occurs when the sun, Earth, and the moon are in a straight line.

a)

spring

b)

high

c)

low

d)

neap

40.

Which body has the greater effect on Earth's tides?

a)

Sun

b)

Saturn

c)

Moon

d)

Venus

41.
What is the phase of the moon during a solar eclipse?
a)
Full Moon
b)
New Moon
c)
First Quarter
d)
A solar eclipse can happen any time
42.

True or False: The moon emits it's own light.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Select all the following that are true about the full moon.

a)

The entire moon is illuminated by the sun.

b)

The sun illuminates the side of the moon not visible by the Earth.

c)

The moon is in between the Sun and Earth.

d)

The Earth is in between the moon and Sun.

44.

What is the relationship between the Moon, Earth, and Sun that makes the moon phases?

a)

Light from the Sun reflects off the Earth onto the Moon.

b)

Light from the Sun reflects the shadow of the Earth on the moon.

c)

As the Moon makes its way around the Earth, the Sun illuminates different parts of the Moon's surface at different angles.

45.

True or False: Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun on the surface waters of Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

True or False: Tides are the regular rising and falling of ocean levels.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

How many high and low tides occur in a 24 hour period?

a)

1 low 2 high

b)

2 low 2 high

c)

3 low 2 high

d)

4 low 4 high

48.

Which moon phase is completely dark?

a)

New moon

b)

Full moon

c)

Quarter moon

d)

Gibbous moon

49.

The the bright side of the moon is growing on the right, (light on the right) it is a _______ moon.

a)

Waxing

b)

Waning

50.

The bright side of the moon is getting smaller on the left, (light on the left), this is a _________ moon.

a)

Waxing

b)

Waning

51.

True or False: The position of Earth, the moon, and sun determine the phase of the moon.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Approximately how long does it take the moon to make one revolution around Earth?

a)

365.25 days

b)

24 hours

c)

29 days

d)

84 years

53.

True or False: The moon does not create it own light, but reflects light from the sun.

a)

True

b)

False

54.
A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.
a)
New
b)
Cresent
c)
Gibbous
d)
Full
55.
A lunar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.
a)
New
b)
Cresent
c)
Gibbous
d)
Full
56.

The Earth's axis is tilted ___________ degrees.

a)

0

b)

15

c)

23.5

d)

55.5

57.

What is the reason for the seasons?

a)

Earth's rotation

b)

Earth revolution

c)

Earth's tilt

d)

Earth's distance from the Sun

58.

When are the equinoxes?

a)

Summer

b)

Fall

c)

Winter

d)

Spring

59.

When is the longest day of the year?

a)

Spring equinox

b)

Summer solstice

c)

Autumn equinox

d)

Winter solstice

60.

Direct (vertical) sun rays fall on the tropic of Capricorn (23.5 S)

a)

June 21st

b)

September 23rd

c)

December 21st

d)

March 21st

61.

Direct (vertical) sun rays fall on the tropic of Capricorn (23.5 S)

a)

June 21st

b)

September 23rd

c)

December 21st

d)

March 21st

62.

To a nighttime observer on Earth, how many degrees do the stars appear to move around Polaris in 3 hours?

a)

60 degrees

b)

45 degrees

c)

3 degrees

d)

15 degrees

63.

The direction of swing of a Foucault pendulum appears to change due to Earth's

a)

revolution

b)

rotation

c)

spherical shape

d)

elliptical orbit

64.

What causes many surface winds to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

rotation of Earth on its axis

b)

unequal heating of Earth's surface

c)

gravitational force of the Moon

d)

gravitational force of the Sun

65.

Earth's rate of rotation is approximately

a)

1 degree per hour

b)

15 degrees per hour

c)

30 degrees per hour

d)

360 degrees per hour

66.

Earth's rate of rotation is approximately

a)

1 degree per day

b)

15 degrees per day

c)

180 degrees per day

d)

360 degrees per day

67.

Evidence that Earth revolves around the Sun is provided by the

a)

apparent rising and setting of the Sun during one day

b)

apparent rising and setting of Polaris during one day

c)

seasonal changes in the apparent positions of constellations

d)

hourly changes in the apparent direction of the swing of a Foucault pendulum

68.

Direction of Earth's rotation

a)

clockwise

b)

counterclockwise

69.

Foucault Pendulum and Coriolis Effect are evidence for

a)

Earth's rotation

b)

Earth's revolution

70.

Revolution is also known as

a)

spin

b)

orbit

c)

phases

d)

tilt

71.

Earth's period of revolution

a)

24 hours

b)

365 days

c)

27.3 days

72.

Direction of Earth's revolution

a)

clockwise

b)

counterclockwise

73.

The Moon's period of revolution

a)

24 hours

b)

27.3 days

c)

365 days

74.

Causes the Coriolis Effect:

a)

Earth's rotation

b)

Earth's revolution

c)

the Moon's revolution

75.

Foucault Pendulum

a)

Earth's rotation

b)

Earth's revolution

c)

the Moon's revolution

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