The word you're looking for is waning. When the moon's illumination is increasing, it is waxing.
The correct answer is letter A. Biosphere is not directly studied in one of the main branches of Earth/Space science. This is a branch of science that focuses on living organisms that are living in different populations or communities all over Earth. The other three choices directly study these branches of Sciences.
The North Star appeared to move higher in the sky.
Answer: Option 3
<u>Explanation:</u>
North star is a special star found in the sky which is said to be fixed in the sky and does not move from it's place and the reason for this is that this star is very near to the axis of the planet Earth and is the only star that does not change it's position in relation to the rotation of earth. So since Albany is to the north of the New York city, the star will appear to move higher towards the north in the sky.
I think the correct answer is B.
