Which characteristics best describe the star Betelgeuse?*

Which motion occurs at a rate of approximately one degree per day?*

If the tilt of Earth’s axis were increased from 23.5° to 30°, summers in New York State would become*

Which object in space emits light because it releases energy produced by nuclear fusion?*

Since Denver’s longitude is 105° W and Utica’s longitude is 75° W, sunrise in Denver occurs*

A major piece of evidence supporting the Big Bang theory is the observation that wavelengths of light from stars in distant galaxies show a*

During the month of January, at which location in New York State is the Sun lowest in the sky at solar noon?*

Which process releases 2260 joules of heat energy per gram of water into the environment?*

When snow cover on the land melts, the water will most likely become surface runoff if the land surface is*

Which area is the most common source region for cold, dry air masses that move over New York State?*

The map below shows a portion of the Hudson River and three tributaries: Catskill Creek, Fishkill Creek, and Wallkill River.

The greatest discharge of the Hudson River is generally observed near*

Which station model represents a location that has the greatest chance of precipitation?*

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The Adirondacks are classified as mountains because of the high elevation and bedrock that consists mainly of*

In which landscape region are New York State’s Finger Lakes primarily located?*

What is the range of pressure in Earth’s interior where rock with a density range of 9.9 to 12.2 g/cm³ is found?*