Earth Science Quarterly 1 Review 2019

Question 1

The basis for the time difference between adjoining time zones is Earth’s

Accepted Answer

15° per hour rate of rotation

Question 2

If the time in Buffalo, NY, is 5 a.m., what time would it be in San Francisco,California?

Accepted Answer

2am

Question 3

How many hours was the lens kept open to create the star trails in this photograph?

Accepted Answer

4 hours

Question 4

Which reference line passes through both the North Pole and the South Pole?

Accepted Answer

0° longitude

Question 5

Name 3 locations that would view the same altitude of Polaris:

Accepted Answer

Jamestown, Elmira, Binghamton

Question 6

A plane takes off from a location at 17°S and flies 55° due north of its start. What is the plane's new latitude?

Accepted Answer

38°N

Question 7

How are latitude and longitude lines drawn on a globe of Earth?

Accepted Answer

Latitude lines are parallel,longitude lines meet at poles.

Question 8

The map below shows four major time zones of the U.S. What is the time in Boston when it is 11 a.m. in San Diego?

Accepted Answer

2 p.m.

Question 9

Which statement best describes Earth's approximate rate of rotation?

Accepted Answer

Earth's rotation rate is 15°/hour

Question 10

A sample of sphalerite has a mass of 176.0 grams. What is the volume of the sample?

Accepted Answer

44.0 cm3

Question 11

What is the approximate altitude of Polaris at Syracuse, NY?

Accepted Answer

43°

Question 12

The altitude of Polaris increases each night. Which direction is the ship moving?

Accepted Answer

due north

Question 13

A possible NYS location for the observer is

Accepted Answer

Riverhead, Elmira

Question 14

As you move south, the altitude of Polaris will

Accepted Answer

decrease

Question 15

Which NYS city is located at 42°39' N, 73°45' W?

Accepted Answer

Albany

Question 16

Which coordinate lines are parallel to each other and are directly related to the angle of Polaris?

Accepted Answer

longitude, latitude

Question 17

Which color arrow best points from the North Pole toward Polaris?

Accepted Answer

red

Question 18

The basis for the time difference between adjoining time zones is Earth’s

Accepted Answer

15° per hour rate of rotation

Question 19

Which type of graph would best represent the relationship between an observer's latitude and the angle of Polaris?

Accepted Answer

direct

Question 20

Which color "X" indicates the direction of true north?

Accepted Answer

blue

Question 21

A ship crosses the Prime Meridian, the altitude of Polaris is 65°. What is the ship's location?

Accepted Answer

65° North latitude, 0° longitude

Question 22

What is the density of a rock which has a mass of 35 grams, a volume of 7.0 cubic centimeters?

Accepted Answer

5.0 g/cm3

Question 23

The approximate altitude of Polaris is

Accepted Answer

42 degrees

Question 24

What is the altitude of Polaris as seen by an observer at the North Pole?

Accepted Answer

90°

Question 25

Which celestial object is shown in the photograph near the center of the star trails?

Accepted Answer

Polaris

Question 26

How many hours was the lens kept open to create the star trails in this photograph?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 27

Preparing an emergency kit with water & first aid is a precaution that should be taken if a hurricane is approaching.

Accepted Answer

True

Earth Science Quarterly 1 Review 2019

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Earth Science Quarterly 1 Review 2019

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