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Earth Science Regents Review - Proof of Earth Shape
Earth Science Regents Review - Proof of Earth Shape
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How does the position of Polaris appear to change as an observer travels north fromthe Equator?
Polaris appears to move westward.
Polaris appears to move eastward.
The angle decreases.
The angle of Polaris above the northern horizon increases.
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What is the latitude of the observer?
43oN
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43oS
47oN
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The best evidence that the Earth has a spherical shape is provided by
the changing orbital speed
daylight received at the North Pole
seasons
photographs from space
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What is the observers latitude?
52oN
38oN
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38oS
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The polar circumference of the Earth is 40,008km. What is the equatorial circumference?
25,000 km
12,740 km
40,076 km
40,000 km
