Unit 2 - Earth Science - Midterm Review

Front

Which statement best describes the relationship between Earth and the Milky Way Galaxy? Earth is billions of light-years away from the Milky Way Galaxy.
, Earth is part of a galaxy that is nearest to the Milky Way Galaxy.
, Earth is located in the Milky Way Galaxy but far from the galaxy center.
, Earth is positioned in the center of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Back

Earth is located in the Milky Way Galaxy but far from the galaxy center.

Front

Which statement best describes the motion of the Earth around the Sun? Options: The speed of Earth is constant regardless of its distance from the Sun., The speed of Earth is constant because the distance remains the same between Earth and the Sun., Speed increases the farther Earth is from the Sun and decreases the closer it is to the Sun., Speed increases the closer Earth is to the Sun and decreases the farther it is from the Sun.

Back

Speed increases the closer Earth is to the Sun and decreases the farther it is from the Sun.

Front

If it is summer in the northern hemisphere, which statement is true?

Back

It is winter in the southern hemisphere due to the tilt of Earth’s axis.

Front

How does a straight alignment between Earth, the sun, and the moon impact the tides on Earth?

Back

It produces the greatest change in high and low tides.

Front

How does heat from the sun get to Earth?

Back

By radiation, using electromagnetic waves to transfer the heat.

Front

Why do green plants require solar energy?

Back

To produce their own food.

Front

What feature is used to classify galaxies? Options: Size, Shape, Color, Brightness

Back

Shape

Front

The location of our solar system is illustrated in the diagram of the Milky Way Galaxy. Which conclusion can be reached by the location of our solar system?

Back

Our solar system is surrounded by newly formed stars.

Front

In which structure is the Sun located? Options: Milky Way Galaxy, Andromeda Galaxy, Cat's Eye Nebula, Horseshoe Nebula

Back

Milky Way Galaxy

Front

A student observes a glowing band across the night sky. This glowing band is most likely

Back

A partial view of the Milky Way Galaxy.