Earth Science TCAP Review

Front

Which of these most likely shows how Ursa Major looks in winter?

Back

Front

Which statement correctly compares the Milky Way to another galaxy in the local group? Options: The Milky Way galaxy is larger than galaxy M31, The Milky Way galaxy is the same shape as the Pegasus Dwarf galaxy, The Milky Way galaxy is a different shape than galaxy M32, The Milky Way galaxy is smaller than the Triangulum galaxy.

Back

The Milky Way galaxy is a different shape than galaxy M32.

Front

When the student observes the night sky, which two stars will appear the brightest? Options: 1 and 3, 2 and 3, 3 and 4, 2 and 4

Back

2 and 4

Front

Which number represents the location of the moon when it is in the new moon phase? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

Back

4

Front

Based on this data table, which galaxies are most likely the same type as the Milky Way galaxy? Options: Galaxy 2 and 4, Galaxy 2 and 3, Galaxy 4 and 5, Galaxy 1 and 5

Back

Galaxy 2 and 3--because they have the same shape as the Milky Way galaxy

Front

Describe the positions of the sun, the moon, and Earth during a solar eclipse.

Back

The sun, the moon, and Earth are in a straight line, and the moon is between the sun and Earth.

Front

Based on the shape, composition, and orbit, what is Object 2?

Back

Object 2 is an outer planet.

Front

Which information best supports the conclusion that Object 4 is a comet? Options: Object 4 has a tail and is composed of ice; Object 4 has craters on it like an asteroid; Object 4 has less mass than the sun; Object 4 is not composed of gas.

Back

Object 4 has a tail and is composed of ice.

Front

Why do the number of days in a year differ on different planets?

Back

The outer planets move more slowly and have a larger orbit than the inner planets.

Front

Which part of the student's explanation best describes why some constellations stay below the horizon at night? Options: Statement 1, Statement 2, Statement 3, Statement 5

Back

Statement 5