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The picture below shows an asteroid and a comet. Which of these statements best describes a similarity between asteroids and comets? (3 points)

Look at the diagram below. New York is located in the northern hemisphere. Based on the diagram, what was the season in New York six months ago? (3 points)

The picture below shows solar flares in the sun’s atmosphere. Which of these is most likely to happen as a result of the solar flare? (3 points)

The chart below compares the characteristics of four objects, A, B, C, and D, discovered in the solar system. Characteristics A B C D Exists in Kupier belt yes no no yes Is a moon of another object no no yes no Has enough gravity to keep other objects far away from its orbit no yes yes no Is in orbit around the sun yes yes no no Has a long orbit yes no no no Is almost circular in shape no yes yes yes Which of these objects is most likely to be a meteoroid? (3 points)

The picture below shows an asteroid and a comet. Which of these statements is most likely correct about both asteroids and comets? (3 points)

During a solar flare, it is most likely that (3 points)

Look at the four positions of Earth with respect to the sun. Argentina is located on the Tropic of Capricorn. At what position of Earth, will the sun be exactly overhead at Argentina? (3 points)

The picture below shows the Grand Canyon and the Big Island of Hawaii. Which of these charts best describes the processes responsible for the formation of the two mountains? (5 points)

The diagram below shows two Earth events. Which of these statements best describes the difference between the two events shown in the diagram? (3 points)

The table below shows the average monthly temperatures of four locations. Month April May June July Aug Sept Oct Average temperature in Location A (in degrees Celsius) 24.0 25.9 27.4 28.1 28.2 27.7 25.7 Average temperature in Location B (in degrees Celsius) 18.6 21.9 26.6 27.8 26.1 25.6 23.1 Average temperature in Location C (in degrees Celsius) 24.7 27.9 29.1 30.6 34.8 32.8 31.5 Average temperature in Location D (in degrees Celsius) 18.9 20. 25.8 28.1 28.6 25.3 22.9 Based on the table, which of these locations is most likely situated near the ocean? (4 points)