Why is the surface of Mercury covered with meteor impact craters, while Earth’s surface has relatively few craters?*

Which information best supports the inference that the universe began with an explosion?*

A blue shift of the light from a star indicates that the star*

Evidence that Earth revolves around the Sun is provided by the*

What causes many surface winds to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere?*

During which Northern Hemisphere season is Earth closest to the Sun?*

An observer on Earth measures the angle of sight between Venus and the setting Sun.

Which statement best describes and explains the apparent motion of Venus over the next few hours?*

The diagram below represents the horizon and the Sun’s apparent paths, A, B, and C, on three different dates, as viewed from the same location in New York State.

Which table correctly shows the dates on which the apparent paths of the Sun were observed?*

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Scientists infer that most of Earth’s earliest atmosphere was produced by*

An increase in the transparency of Earth’s atmosphere is often caused by*

Which station model shows a wind direction from the southeast?*

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The direction of movement of the major surface ocean currents is most affected by Earth’s*

The winds shift from southwest to northwest as heavy rains and hail begin to fall in Albany, New York. These changes are most likely caused by the arrival of*

A city located on the coast of North America has warmer winters and cooler summers than a city at the same elevation and latitude located near the center of North America. Which statement best explains the difference between the climates of the two cities?*

Most of the electromagnetic energy radiated from Earth’s surface is in the form of*