The Earth and the Moon

Question 1

How many days are required for the Moon to complete a cycle from New moon to New moon?

Accepted Answer

29.5 days

Question 2

Which statement best explains why some constellations are not seen during all four seasons?

Accepted Answer

Earth revolves around the Sun.

Question 3

Compared to the size and density of Earth, the Moon has a

Accepted Answer

smaller diameter and lower density

Question 4

Which correctly represents the curving of ocean currents and winds due to the Coriolis effect?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 5

At which 2 positions would you expect the highest high tides and the lowest low tides?

Accepted Answer

A and E

Question 6

Which Moon phase is observed in New York State when the Moon is located at position F?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 7

At which latitude is this observer located?

Accepted Answer

53oN

Question 8

The Foucault pendulum and the Coriolis effect both provide evidence of Earth’s

Accepted Answer

Rotation

Question 9

Approximately how many hours apart were the two high tides?

Accepted Answer

12

Question 10

When a solar eclipse is viewed from Earth, the Moon must be located at orbital position

Accepted Answer

A

Question 11

Which shows the correct orientation of the North Pole [NP] as Earth revolves around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

2

Question 12

The change in the tides as shown on the graph is primarily the result of

Accepted Answer

Earth’s rotation and the Moon’s revolution

Questions 12