The cycle of the moon's phases can be seen from Earth because

the moon revolves around the Earth

Which of the following is true?

The inner planets are much smaller than the outer planets

Why does the pattern of stars in a constellation not change?

Stars appear not to move since they're so far from Earth

What is the weather in Georgia likely to be in the next few days?

A cold front is approaching; it will be cooler and drier

Summer days in the Northern Hemisphere are warmer than winter days because in summer

Earth's Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun

Which of these indicates a change in climate?

Air temperature increases by 2° over a period of 30 years

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Earth Science Review

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1
The cycle of the moon's phases can be seen from Earth because
the moon's axis is tilted
the Earth revolves around the moon
the moon spins on its axis
the moon revolves around the Earth
2
Which of the following is true?
The inner planets are much smaller than the outer planets
Planets gradually increase as they go out from the sun
Planets gradually decrease as they go out from the sun
The inner planets are all huge
3
What is the temperature of the ice cubes in the glass?
at or below 0° C
above 100° C
between 5° - 10°C
just below 100° C
4
Outside, ice is forming. Inside, water is starting to boil. What are the two temperatures?
32°C; 100°C
32°C; 212°C
10°C; 212°C
0°C; 100°C
5
The length of an Earth day is the time required for one
rotation of the sun
revolution of Earth
rotation of Earth
revolution of the sun
6
What is happening at Step 2 in the diagram of the water cycle?
water is hydrating
water is precipitating
water is evaporating
water is condensing
7
Why does the pattern of stars in a constellation not change?
Stars appear not to move since they're so far from Earth
Earth's gravity holds the stars in place
the stars in a constellation revolve around Earth together
Stars in a constellation rotate very slowly on their axes
8
Monday night, you see a bright object in the sky. Thursday, it's in a different place. It's a
comet
star
planet
asteroid
9
The weather is very cold and the air is filled with water vapor. Conditions are good for
rain
hail
sleet
snow
10
What change in state is most likely to occur if this glass was left on your desk?
from gas to solid
from solid to liquid
from solid to gas
from liquid to gas
11
What is the weather in Georgia likely to be in the next few days?
A cold front is approaching; it will be cooler and drier
A warm front is approaching;it will be warmer and more humid
A cold front is approaching; it will be warmer / more humid
A warm front will soon pass, so it will be cooler and drier
12
If you see a full moon, which phase of the moon comes next?
first quarter (waxing)
new moon
crescent
third quarter (waning)
13
Which statement correctly describes the outer planets?
They have rocky surfaces
They are smaller than the inner planets
They are made mostly of gas
They are warmer than the inner planets
14
Summer days in the Northern Hemisphere are warmer than winter days because in summer
the sun gives off more energy
Earth is closer to the sun
Earth's Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun
the number of sunspots increases
15
Which of these indicates a change in climate?
October shows record rainfalls that cause floods
Air temperature increases by 2° over a period of 30 years
An early snowfall blankets the area and damages power lines
In the spring, rains are usually heavy; the area is flooded

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