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Earth Science Review #3
Test Description: Regents review questions from the the 2019 NYS Regents
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) Compared to our solar system, the universe is
A
younger, smaller, and contains fewer stars
B
older, smaller, and contains fewer stars
C
younger, larger, and contains more stars
D
older, larger, and contains more stars
2) Which characteristic is directly related to a planet's average distance from the Sun?
A
period of rotation
B
equatorial diameter
C
eccentricity of orbit
D
period of revolution
3) The frequency of Earth's cycle of ocean tides is primarily controlled by
A
Earth's rotation and the Moon's rotation
B
Earth's rotation and the Moon's revolution
C
Earth's revolution and the Moon's revolution
D
Earth's revolution and the Moon's rotation
4) What is the approximate altitude of Polaris when viewed from New York City?
A
90°
B
41°
C
49°
D
74°
5) Which observation provides the best evidence that Earth orbits the Sun?
A
The Sun has a cyclic pattern of sunspot events.
B
The constellations appear to move in a circular pattern around Earth.
C
The Sun appears to rise and set in a cyclic pattern.
D
The constellations that can be seen at night from Earth change with the seasons.
6) Which two factors will increase the rate of a stream's flow?
A
decreased precipitation and increased slope
B
decreased precipitation and decreased slope
C
increased precipitation and decreased slope
D
increased precipitation and increased slope
7) Which condition normally lowers the water table?
A
irrigation of fields for several weeks, using well water
B
streambanks overflowing during spring runoff
C
several days of heavy snowfall, followed by rain
D
several days of moderate rainfall
8) What is the dewpoint when the air temperature is 28°C and the relative humidity is 47%?
A
16°C
B
8°C
C
13°C
D
19°C
9) Clouds are formed when moist, rising air
A
contracts and cools, and water vapor condenses
B
expands and cools, and water vapor condenses
C
expands and warms, and water evaporates
D
contracts and warms, and water evaporates
10) Specific heat is used to explain why different substances
A
melt and freeze at the same temperature
B
vaporize or condense at different temperatures
C
sink or float in water
D
change temperature at different rates
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