Midterm Review Part 2

Which star is most likely to become a supernova?

[Use ESRT p 15]

• Deneb

• Barnard's Star

• Pollux

• Sun

What causes the gas and dust cloud to condense and become a star?

• density

• outgassing

• gravity

• friction

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

Which process produces large amounts of energy in a star by combining lighter elements into a

heavier element?

• convection

• nuclear fusion

• radioactive decay

• radiation

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

The clockwise direction of flow of these currents in

the Northern Hemisphere, and the counterclockwise

direction of flow in the Southern Hemisphere are the

result of

• the Coriolis effect

• the Moon's magnetism

• Earth's magnetism

• the Doppler effect

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which line on the graph best represents the average

monthly insolation received at the equator?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

This calorimeter demonstrates the transfer of heat

through the metal bar from

• cold water to hot water by conduction

• hot water to cold water by radiation

• hot water to cold water by conduction

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Approximately how many degrees does Earth rotate on its axis over this five-hour period?

• 115°

• 45°

• 75°

• 90°

Which diagram represents the correct direction of Earth's rotation?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which motion causes observers on Earth to see different constellations at different times of the year?

• Earth revolves around the constellations.

• The constellations revolve around the Sun.

• The constellations revolve around Earth.

• Earth revolves around the Sun.

When Earth is located in the orbital position shown on the diagram, which constellation is visible to

an observer in New York State at midnight?

• Gemini

• Virgo

• Scorpius

• Pisces

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1