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WorksheetsMidterm Review Part 2
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 3hrs 36mins
Which star is most likely to become a supernova?
[Use ESRT p 15]
Deneb
Barnard's Star
Pollux
Sun
What causes the gas and dust cloud to condense and become a star?
density
outgassing
gravity
friction
Which process produces large amounts of energy in a star by combining lighter elements into a
heavier element?
convection
nuclear fusion
radioactive decay
radiation
The clockwise direction of flow of these currents in
the Northern Hemisphere, and the counterclockwise
direction of flow in the Southern Hemisphere are the
result of
the Coriolis effect
the Moon's magnetism
Earth's magnetism
the Doppler effect
Which line on the graph best represents the average
monthly insolation received at the equator?
A
B
C
D
This calorimeter demonstrates the transfer of heat
through the metal bar from
cold water to hot water by conduction
hot water to cold water by radiation
hot water to cold water by conduction
Approximately how many degrees does Earth rotate on its axis over this five-hour period?
115°
45°
75°
90°
Which diagram represents the correct direction of Earth's rotation?
1
2
3
4
Which motion causes observers on Earth to see different constellations at different times of the year?
Earth revolves around the constellations.
The constellations revolve around the Sun.
The constellations revolve around Earth.
Earth revolves around the Sun.
When Earth is located in the orbital position shown on the diagram, which constellation is visible to
an observer in New York State at midnight?
Gemini
Virgo
Scorpius
Pisces
Approximately how many days (d) does it take for Earth to orbit from its present position to point A?
(look up Earth's period of revolution on p 15 then divide)
127 d
91 d
183 d
365 d
Which diagram best represents how greenhouse gases in our atmosphere trap heat energy?
1
2
3
4
Two pieces of evidence that support the theory that the universe is expanding are the
red shift of light from distant stars and the existence of nuclear fusion
blue shift of light from distant stars and the existence of cosmic background radiation
blue shift of light from distant stars and the existence of nuclear fusion
red shift of light from distant stars and the existence of cosmic background radiation
The two spiral-shaped celestial objects labeled X are
planets
solar systems
galaxies
Approximately how many billion years ago (bya) did the Big Bang occur?
14.6 bya
13.8 bya
15.0 bya
The age of the earth and the solar system
4.6 bya
13.8 bya
15.0 bya
4000 years old
The color change of fluorescent minerals is most spectacular when the minerals are placed in darkness and exposed to electromagnetic energy shorter than visible light. Which two forms of electromagnetic energy are used to produce the most spectacular fluorescence when placed in darkness?
[ESRT 14]
microwaves and x rays
ultraviolet and infrared
ultraviolet and x rays
microwaves and infrared
Which type of surface material absorbs and reradiates the greatest amount of energy?
white with a smooth texture
dark with a rough texture
dark with a smooth texture
white with a rough texture
Three major greenhouse gases within the atmosphere are absorb Earth's outgoing terrestrial long-wave infrared radiation are
Methane
Carbon Dioxide
Water Vapor
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Water Vapor
Methane
Sulfur
Water Vapor
Methane
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
The significant increase in CO2 concentration over the last 160 years is most likely caused by
decreased cloud cover, and is predicted to decrease average global temperatures
increased EI Niño activity, and is predicted to decrease average global temperatures
increased use of fossil fuels, and is predicted to increase average global temperatures
decreased volcanic activity, and is predicted to increase average global temperature
Contour lines provide evidence that the land is flat enough for an airport
to be built at a proposed location when they are
close together
far apart
Describe the change in the length of a shadow cast by the observer at location B from sunrise to
sunset.
shorter then longer
the shadow stays the same because this is an equinox.
there is never a shadow
State the time of day shown in the diagram
6am
10am
1pm
6pm
The diagram shows the Summer Solstice. Over which latitude would the vertical rays of the Sun
be directly overhead on this date (June 21)?
23.5 S
0
23.5 N
90 N
Why do the Moon's period of revolution and period of rotation cause the same side of the Moon to always face Earth.
[ESRT 15]
The Moon's
period of revolution
equals the Moon's
period. of rotation
(27.3 days)
The Moon does not rotate
The Moon does not revolve around Earth
Describe the actual shape of the Moon's orbit.
[ESRT 15]
The Moon's orbit
is slightly eccentric.
The Moon's orbit
is a perfect circle.
The Moon's orbit
is wicked eccentric.
The Moon's does not orbit
During a Solar Eclipse, what is the moon phase
Full
New
Describe the evidence shown by the contour lines that indicates that Bry Creek flows downhill in a southwesterly direction.
Contour lines
bend upstream when they cross Bry Creek.
Contour lines
bend downstream when they cross Bry Creek.
Bry Creek flows
from a lower to a
higher contour line.
Calculate the gradient between points C and D if the distance between the 2 points is 5km
100 m/km
5 m/km
20 m/km
50 m/km
What is a possible elevation of point X
95 m
105 m
Which planet has a period of rotation greater than its period of revolution?
[ESRT 15]
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
State the number of million years ago (mya) for the estimated time of origin of our solar system.
{ESRT 8]
4 mya
4.6 mya
4600 mya
Identify the force that is primarily responsible for causing a nebula to contract
Gravity
Doppler
Fusion
Identify the nuclear process occurring within the Sun that converts mass into great amounts of energy
Fission
Fusion
How do you know these locations are located in the northern hemisphere
The warmest temperatures occur in July/August
The coldest temperatures occur in July/August
Explain why the noontime altitude of the Sun (angle of insolation) is greater at Monterrey, Mexico, than at Calgary, Canada, every day of the year.
Monterrey is
closer to the equator.
Calgary is
closer to the equator.
Why is the ground around Lake George Frozen, but the Lake George water is not frozen
Water has a high specific heat and is slow to change temperature
Water has a low specific heat and is fast to change temperature
Only salt water can freeze
Tides are cyclic and predicable. The are primarily controlled by the
Sun because the Sun is bigger
Moon because the Moon is closer
Lunar eclipses occur during the (a) Moon when the (b)
Water flows....
South
downhill
The altitude of Polaris is equal to your
longitude
latitude
Polaris is the tail star of the
Little Dipper
Big Dipper
Two pieces of evidence of ROTATION are
Coriolis Effect
Foucault's Pendulum
the cyclic & predictable changing of seasons, constellations, and Sun's diameter
Three pieces of evidence of REVOLUTION are the , and the (a)
cyclic & predicable changing of the seasons, constellations, & Sun's diameter
Coriolis Effect
Foucault's Pendulum
When contour lines are close together the slope is
steep
flat
The elevation of sea level is
0
100
NYS is located in the ____________ Hemisphere
Northern
Southern
NYS is located in the ____________ Hemisphere
Eastern
Western
Sun rises exactly in the East & sets exactly in the West
Equinox
Sun rises in the NE & sets in the NW
Summer Solstice
Sun rises in the SE & sets in the SW
Winter Solstice
3/21 & 9/23
Equinox
6/21
Summer Solstice
12/21
Winter Solstice
The Sun's rays make a 90 degree angle at the Equator
Equinox
The Sun's rays make a 90 degree angle at the Tropic of Cancer
Summer Solstice
The Sun's rays make a 90 degree angle at the Tropic of Capricorn
Winter Solstice
The North & South Pole both receive 12 hours of daylight
Equinox
The North Pole receives 24 hours of daylight the South Pole receives 24 hours of darkness
Summer Solstice
The North Pole receives 24 hours of darkness the South Pole receives 24 hours of daylight
Winter Solstice
