Which star has a higher luminosity and a lower

temperature than the Sun?

How do Jupiter’s density and period of rotation

compare to Earth’s?

Planets that are closest to the Sun are identified as

Which planet has a density that is less than the

density of liquid water?

Which process combines lighter elements into

heavier elements and produces energy within the

Sun and other stars?

The diagram shows a satellite's orbit around the

Sun. At which location is the satellite's orbital velocity greatest?

Compared to the orbit of the Earth, the orbit of the comet is shown to have

The diagram represents the light spectra given off by the same element as observed under two different conditions. Spectrum A was observed when that element was heated in a laboratory. Spectrum B shows the same element as seen in the light from a distant star. The light spectrum observed from this distant star shows a

The diagram below represents possible stages in the life cycle of stars. Which star has the greatest probability of producing a supernova explosion?

The apparent rising and setting of the Sun as seen

from the Earth are caused by the

Which motion causes the Moon to show phases when

viewed from the Earth?

The seasonal temperature changes in the climate of

New York State are influenced mostly by the

The constellation Pisces changes position during a

night, as shown in the diagram below. Which motion is mainly responsible for this change in position?

Base your answer to the following question on the

diagram below. The diagram represents a plastic

hemisphere upon which lines have been drawn to

show the apparent paths of the Sun on four days at

one location in the Northern Hemisphere. Two of the

paths are dated. The protractor is placed over the

north-south line. X represents the position of a

vertical post. Which path of the Sun would result in the longest

shadow of the vertical post at solar noon?

During which month does the Sun rise north of due

east in New York State?

Which phase of the moon is represented by the letter W.

A student makes a model to represent the positions of the Sun Moon and Earth during the four phases of the moon, as shown. Student modifies the model to make a complete lunar cycle. Which image represents the correct model?

The alignment of the teacher, ball, and lamp represents the direct alignment of Earth, the moon, and the sun. Which lunar phase is shown by the demonstration?

If it is 5:00 pm in Miami, Florida, what time is it in Denver, Colorado?

The NFL game starts at 8 p.m. in our time zone. What time will it start in California?

At which latitude would an observer on Earth find the altitude of Polaris to be 37^o?

The diagram below shows an observer on Earth viewing the star Polaris.

What is the observer's latitude?

Carole owns a two story house with a heating and cooling unit on each floor. In the winter she mostly uses the downstairs unit to heat the house because the volume of warm air __________ and __________, warming the whole house through __________.

The top of the water surface in a saturated part of an aquifer

The process of changing a vapor into a liquid, which occurs when warm vapor mixes with cooler air in the atmosphere

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

What would be the effect on the particles if more heat is supplied to the system? (CHECK ALLTHAT APPLY)

A high specific heat means...