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earthsciencechapter26.notebook May 17, 2013 Chapter 26 Review Grade: 9th Subject:Earth Science Date: 5/1 Apr 307:45 PM 1 Stars organized into patterns are called __________. Apr 307:46 PM 1 earthsciencechapter26.notebook May 17, 2013 2 Days are caused by the Earth's __________. Apr 307:46 PM 3 The seasons are caused by .... A B C D Earth's distance from the sun the tilt of Earth's axis the sun's temperature the calender Apr 307:47 PM 2 earthsciencechapter26.notebook May 17, 2013 4 Which of the following is a tool that is used by astronomers to study radiation? A B C D a computer model a groundbased telescope a Foucault telescope a calender Apr 307:48 PM 5 Which of the following is evidence of Earth's revolution? A B C D the Foucault pendulum the Coriolis effect night and day constellation movement Apr 307:49 PM 3 earthsciencechapter26.notebook May 17, 2013 6 Which of the following forms of radiation can be shielded by Earth's atmosphere? A B C D gamma rays radio waves visible light all of the above Apr 307:50 PM 7 Which of the following is not a space telescope? A B C D Hubble space telescope Chandra xray observatory challenger spitzer space telescope Apr 307:50 PM 4 earthsciencechapter26.notebook May 17, 2013 8 Which of the following marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere? A B C D vernal equinox autumnal equinox summer solstice winter solstice Apr 307:51 PM 9 Which of the following is evidence of Earth's rotation? A B C D the Foucault pendulum day and night the coriolis effect all of the above Apr 307:52 PM 5 earthsciencechapter26.notebook May 17, 2013 10 At aphelion, Earth is 152,000,000 km from the sun. At perihelion, the two bodies are 147,000,000 km apart. What is the difference in kilometers between Earth's farthest point from the sun and Earth's closest point to the sun? Apr 307:54 PM 11 A certain star is 1.135 x 10^14 km away from Earth. If light travels at 9.4607 x 10 ^12 km per year, how long will it take for light from the star to reach Earth (approximately in years)? Apr 307:55 PM 6