Apparent to Actual Motion
What is found at the center of the Heliocentric Model?
The Sun
The deflection of planetary winds (the Coriolis effect) is a direct result of the
Earth's Rotation
Ocean tides are best described as (cyclic/ noncyclic)
(predictable/unpredictable)
cyclic and predictable
Name two terrestrial planets
Mercury, Venus, Earth or Mars
The Earth's inner core is inferred to be solid based on the analysis of
Seismic Waves
What is found at the center of the Geocentric Model?
Earth
As Viewed from Earth most stars appear to move across the sky each night because
The Earth rotates on its axis
How long does it take for the moon to complete 1 lunar cycle?
29.5 Days
Name the Jovian Planets in order based on distance from the Sun
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
The solid layer of Earth’s interior composed of iron and nickel
Inner Core
How many degrees does the sun move across the sky in 7 hours?
105 Degrees
The Earth moves fastest in its orbit when its ________ to the Sun
Closest
On which day does NYS have the fewest hours of daylight?
A)October 21st C) October 21st
B) June 21st D) December 21st
December 21st
Solid rocky or metallic bodies that independently orbit the Sun
Asteroid
Radioactive carbon-14 dating has determined that a fossil is 5.7 x 103 years old. What is the total amount of original (C14) is still present in the fossil?
50%
The highest point on the celestial sphere which is directly over the observer.
Zenith
The Length of an Earth year is based on Earth's
A) Revolution of 15O/ Hourr
B) Rotation of 15O/ Hr
C) Rotation of approximately 1O/ day
D) Revolution of approximately 1O/ day
D) Revolution of approximately 1O/ day
The highest tides are called
Spring Tide
Locations in New York state are warmest in the Summer because Sunlight in the Summer is (Most/Least) intense and (Longest/Shortest) duration
Most intense and Longest duration
Which NYS Landscape region is located at 42O North and 75 O West
The Catskills
What is another name for the geocentric model of the universe?
Ptolemaic System Model
Earth moves fastest when it _______ to the Sun
Closest
Helium
What age is our solar system?
4.6 Billion years
What are the two elements that are found in abundance in Mafic Rock?
Iron and Magnesium