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Which natural phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?
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seasonal changes
movement of tectonic plates
deep ocean currents
day and night
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Which is an effect of lower levels of solar radiation striking Earth?
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decreased rates of photosynthesis
decreased carbon dioxide levels
increased incidences of skin cancer
increased phytoplankton activity
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Which natural phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?
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Which is an effect of lower levels of solar radiation striking Earth?
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Which atmospheric phenomena are created by the interaction of charged particles with Earth’s magnetosphere?
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Earth’s rotation spins Earth’s liquid metal outer core around its solid metal inner core. How does this phenomenon make life on Earth possible?
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Earth’s magnetosphere is not uniformly shaped. It is compressed on the side facing the Sun and has a long tail extending away from the Sun. Which phenomenon is responsible for this shape?
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A new planet is discovered orbiting a single star. The planet has one moon. According to Kepler’s First Law, what do scientists know about the orbit of the planet around the star?
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Which statement best explains an aspect of the differential heating of Earth’s surface by the Sun?
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A blueberry bush uses energy from the Sun to make carbohydrates. Which set of energy transformations best describe this process?
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Which fact best supports the importance of sunlight to life on Earth?
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Which Earth process best supports the claim that the geosphere enables the biosphere to exist?
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Which is true about the way sunlight changes from winter to summer?
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Mars’ axial tilt is 25.19°. Earth’s axial tilt is 23.5°. What does this most likely indicate about Mars?
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Which is true about the way sunlight changes from winter to summer?
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In which layer of the Sun does nuclear fusion occur?
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The Sun and other stars are powered by nuclear fusion. Which of these statements correctly describes one of the processes that occur during nuclear fusion in stars?
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Which of the following best describes an interaction between Earth and solar energy that functions to warm up the planet?
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Which statement best describes how photosynthesis affects Earth’s energy budget?
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What is the primary means through which the Sun warms Earth?
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Which accurately describes the process stars use to convert matter into energy?
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Why has only one-half of the Moon ever been observed from Earth?
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The length of time between night and day on Earth varies throughout the year. This time variance is explained primarily by
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Which of the following correctly describes how the Sun produces energy?
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What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?
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Scientists have collected data about many galaxies, including the Milky Way galaxy. What makes the Milky Way galaxy difficult to observe from Earth?
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Structures in the universe are grouped into large systems, each of which are made up of smaller systems. Which of the following is the largest system of which Earth is only a very small part?
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On a clear night away from city lights, a band of light is easily observed in the night sky. Which statement best identifies this band of light?
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A direct alignment of bodies in the solar system can occur. This alignment causes which phenomenon at Point X on Earth?
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In which structure is the Sun located?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between Earth and the Milky Way Galaxy?
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Regions of Earth experience seasons at different times. At which position in the orbit of Earth would City X have summer?
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The influence of the Moon on the tides on Earth is greater than that of the Sun. Which best explains this?
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The diagram represents Earth, showing two cities and the axis of rotation. The current temperature in City X is higher than in City Y. Based on the diagram, which statement best explains this temperature difference?
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The temperate zones of the United States experience changing of seasons from winter to summer. Which is the reason for this annual change of seasons?
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The diagram shows the difference in sunlight reaching Earth at Points 1 and 2. Based on the diagram, what is another difference between Points 1 and 2?
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One theory states that by the year 14000, the axis of Earth will point towards the star Vega. This is due to the very slow wobble of the axis of Earth. Which change is most likely to occur because of the movement of the axis?
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Earth travels on an elliptical orbit around the Sun. When Earth is at the point labeled on the diagram, it moves most quickly in its orbit. Which best explains this more rapid motion of Earth?
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A tide is the periodic rise and fall of the surface of the ocean. Several factors combine to cause the tides. Which has the greatest effect on the height of a tide?
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A low tide and a high tide occur in the oceans two times each day. Which factor has the greatest effect on the size of the tides?
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At the equator, Earth spins at a rate of about 1670 kilometers per hour. The circumference of Earth at the equator is about 40000 kilometers. About how long does it take Earth to make one complete rotation on its axis at the equator?
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The diagram shows an arrangement of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon. Which most likely occurs at Point X due to the positions of the illustrated bodies?
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The axis of Earth is tilted at an angle of 23.5° from the vertical position. Which of the following is the main result of this tilt?
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The height of an ocean tide is variable throughout the month, depending on the alignment of the Sun, the Moon, and Earth. A diagram shows some phases of the Moon. During which phase of the Moon would Earth experience the highest tides at Point X?
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The rotation of Earth on the axis is gradually slowing. This change in rotation rate will most likely cause the
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The diagram shows the tilt of the axis of Earth. What would be the most likely result if the angle of the axis of Earth decreased to zero?
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The diagram shows the relationship of the sun and Earth if Earth’s axis was at a 90° angle relative to its orbit. How would seasons on Earth differ in this alignment compared to the actual alignment?
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Which of these is the main source of the electromagnetic energy we use?
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A scientific article about the universe will most likely describe the universe as
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All of these types of waves travel from the Sun to Earth except
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Nuclear fusion is the source of energy for stars. Besides hydrogen, which other element is most likely also common in stars?
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The length of a year is determined by the amount of time it takes
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Which of these statements is true concerning the Milky Way galaxy?
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A student observes a glowing band across the night sky. This glowing band is most likely
