Measuring Earth (2/7)

The star Vega has an average surface temperature of 10,000 K and has a luminosity 70 times greater than that of the Sun. Which type of star is Vega?

• supergiant

• giant

• white dwarf

• main sequence

Which diagram represents the phase of the Moon as viewed by an observer in New York State when the Moon is located at the position shown?

• [Image of Moon phase 1]

• [Image of Moon phase 2]

• [Image of Moon phase 3]

• [Image of Moon phase 4]

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The solar time difference between location A and location B is

• 5 hours

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 6 hours

The constellation Orion can be observed from New York State in the night sky during winter, but it cannot be observed in the night sky during summer due to

• Earth’s rotation on its axis

• Earth’s revolution around the Sun

• Orion’s rotation on its axis

• Orion’s revolution around Earth

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is Earth’s approximate rate of movement along its orbit?

• 1° per day

• 1° per hour

• 15° per day

• 15° per hour

The lines on which set of views best represent Earth's latitude system?

• Equatorial view, Polar view (1)

• Equatorial view, Polar view (2)

• Equatorial view, Polar view (3)

• Equatorial view, Polar view (4)

At which New York State location would an observer measure the highest altitude of Polaris?

• New York City

• Niagara Falls

• Slide Mountain

• Plattsburgh

The dashed boundaries between time zones are how many degrees of longitude apart?

• 10°

• 15°

• 23 1/2°

• 24°

What is the time in San Francisco when it is 6 a.m. in Dallas?

• 3 a.m.

• 4 a.m.

• 5 a.m.

• 7 a.m.