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Earth/Space Science Semester 2 Review
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1
Which of the following correctly describes the movement of Earth, moon, and sun?
sun revolves around moon, moon revolves around earth
moon revolves around sun, earth revolves around moon
moon revolves around earth, earth revolves around sun
sun and moon revolve around earth
2
Neap tides occur at which moon phases?
full and new moon
1st and 3rd quarter
new moon and crescent moon
full and 1st quarter
3
The equator is an example of a point of:
longitude
latitude
4
Which wavelength on the electromagnetic spectrum has the shortest wavelength?
radio
x-rays
gamma
infrared
5
Which of the following planets is characterized by retrograde motion?
Venus
Earth
Jupiter
Mercury
6
When the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, it is experiencing which season?
fall
summer
spring
winter
7
The study of the belief that the stars, moons, and planets affect human behavior on Earth is:
astrology
constellationology
astronomy
physics
8
Which layer of the sun has movement similar to the mantle of the Earth?
radiative zone
convection zone
chromosphere
photosphere
9
Which of the following is a property of ALL inner planets?
they have the same gases in their atmospheres
they rotate in the same direction on their axis
they all have solid land surfaces
they have only 1 moon
10
Which layer of the sun is the hottest?
chromosphere
corona
photosphere
core
11
Why was the Challenger mission so interesting to the general public?
it was known that it would be a failed mission
it was the first space mission with an ordinary citizen
it was the first space mission with a woman on it
It was the first space mission with people on it
12
What 2 things determine climate?
humidity and precipitation
humidity and temperature
temperature and precipitation
proximity to the equator and rainfall
13
True or False: The Challenger explosion occurred in Florida
True
False
14
Which of the following measures farthest objects in space?
parallax
cepheid variables
spectroscope
doppler shift
15
What is the center of the hurricane called?
cool, dry air
convection current
eye
core
16
How does space exploration contribute to Florida's economy?
tourism
jobs
research money
all of the answers are correct
17
What model is represented in the photo?
geocentric model
reverse model
Kepler's model of retrograde motion
heliocentric model
18
True or False: Ice Core Samples can tell us information about climate from before humans lived
True
False
19
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
wind
coal
gas
oil
20
Which phase of the moon is shown in the photo?
waning crescent
waning gibbous
waxing crescent
waxing gibbous
21
Which phase of the moon is shown?
waning gibbous
waning crescent
waxing crescent
waxing gibbous
22
Which law states that planets orbit in an elliptical shape, not a perfect circle shape?
The law of gravity
Newton's 1st law
Newton's 2nd law
Kepler's Law of Planetary Motion
23
Which of the following measures closest objects in space?
doppler shift
spectroscope
cepheid variables
parallax
24
Which of the following has the longest wavelength?
infrared
microwave
ultraviolet
gamma
25
Which of the following planets is considered a gas giant?
Mars
Mercury
Venus
Saturn
26
How can volcanic eruptions contribute to global climate change?
Lava kills organisms living nearby
Lava flow heats the Earth from the surface to the core
Releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
Releases oxygen into the atmosphere
27
Which term means "on land"?
tropical
continental
polar
maritime
28
Which space mission test equipment and trained astronauts for Apollo mission?
Gemini
Mercury
Skylab
Mir
29
Which of the following measures humidity?
barometer
psychrometer
anemometer
thermometer
30
What planet is this?
Mercury
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
31
Which countries share the International Space Station (ISS)?
Russia, China, Japan
USA, China, Russia
USA, Russia, Germany
USA, Japan, Russia
32
Earth has a natural _____ causing the angle of the ray reception to slightly change over time
atmosphere
wobble
temperature
barrier
33
Which layer of the sun can we NOT see from Earth?
convection zone
chromosphere
photosphere
corona
34
Which of the following can show the intensity of a storm through precipitation, wind, & speed
doppler radar
hydrometer
barometer
satellite imagery
35
Which space mission successfully recovered two astronauts in 1958?
Gemini
Apollo
Mir
Mercury
36
Tree rings will be thinner for years where there is:
low humidity
little rainfall or a drought
maximum rainfall
high humidity
37
Which of the following statements is False about coastal cities?
experience more moderate temperatures
are all extremely hot temperatures
often receive more precipitation
are located near large bodies of water
38
Which telescope can see other galaxies?
Hubble telescope
Kepler space telescope
refracting telescope
reflective telescope
39
Which type of tide is the strongest?
high tide
neap tide
spring tide
low tide
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What was the name of the very first satellite sent to space?
Sputnik
Mir
Skylab
Apollo
