Earth Science

The data table shows the years when Halley’s Comet was closest to the Sun, making it visible to observers on Earth.

Based on the data table, the next year when Halley’s Comet will most likely be visible to an observer on Earth would be

• 2022

• 2043

• 2061

• 2136

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The data table shows the years when Halley’s Comet was closest to the Sun, making it visible to observers on Earth.

The reason that Halley’s Comet can be seen during specific years is that

• the orbit of Halley’s Comet is a perfect circle

• the orbit of Halley’s Comet is controlled by Earth’s gravity

• Halley’s Comet orbits Earth in a cyclic and predictable pattern

• Halley’s Comet orbits the Sun in a cyclic and predictable pattern

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The Moon completes the cycle of phases from one Full Moon to the next Full Moon in approximately one

• day

• week

• month

• year

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Which property can be used to help identify many minerals?

• size

• streak

• temperature

• solubility

The darkly shaded areas of the map represent regions with a high potential for earthquakes to occur. Letters A through D represent locations on Earth.

Which other natural events would produce a similar pattern of shading if their occurrences were plotted on this map?

• ice storms

• volcanic eruptions

• glaciers

• hurricanes

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The diagram below shows Earth as viewed from space. Which season is occurring in the Northern Hemisphere?

• summer

• aumtumn/fall

• winter

• spring

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The diagram below represents Earth orbiting the Sun.
Approximately how long does it take Earth to complete one orbit around the Sun?

• 1 year

• 1 month

• 1 day

• 23.5 degrees

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Earth’s tilt on its axis is the cause of the seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. What is the approximate angle of Earth’s tilt?

• 365^o

• 23.5^o

• 90^o

• 180^o

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The diagram below shows Earth at four locations in its orbit around the Sun. Which motion do the arrows in the diagram represent?

• Earth's rotation

• Sun's rotation

• Sun's revolution

• Earth's revolution

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Base your answers to questions 7 and 8 on the diagram below and on your knowledge of science. The diagram represents the motion of the Moon around Earth as seen from above the North Pole. One position of the Moon in its orbit is shown.

Which Moon phase will usually be seen from Earth when the Moon is in this position?

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