August 2017 Earth Science Regents Questions 11-20 Question Preview (ID: 55070)

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Which name represents the most likely stream drainage pattern on the surface of this landscape?

a) Radial

b) Rectangular

c) Dendritic

d) Trellis

The Hawaiian Islands were formed as a result of

a) lava flowing over Earth’s surface where two tectonic plates move apart

b) an oceanic plate moving over a mantle hot spot

c) two oceanic plates colliding to form an island arc

d) tectonic plates sliding past each other

Which location most likely has the youngest bedrock?

a) A

b) B

c) C

d) D

Compared to the average density and composition of oceanic crust, continental crust is

a) less dense and more felsic

b) less dense and more mafic

c) more dense and more felsic

d) more dense and more mafic

During explosive volcanic eruptions, large amounts of ash entering Earth’s atmosphere often rise to an altitude of 20 kilometers. What is the most likely effect of this ash cloud?

a) a decrease in the insolation reaching Earth’s surface

b) a decrease in the thickness of Earth’s stratosphere layer

c) an increase in the insolation reaching Earth’s surface

d) an increase in the thickness of Earth’s stratosphere layer

A solar water heater contains fluid-filled tubing that absorbs sunlight energy on its outside surface. Which tubing exterior will best absorb insolation?

a) dark-colored and rough

b) dark-colored and smooth

c) light-colored and rough

d) light-colored and smooth

Equal masses of granite, iron, copper, and lead are placed in sunlight. Based on specific heat, which material will warm up the fastest?

a) granite

b) iron

c) copper

d) lead

In which portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is the maximum intensity of Earth’s outgoing radiation?

a) visible light

b) gamma rays

c) infrared

d) ultraviolet

Which type of air mass would most likely form over the Pacific Ocean north of the Aleutian Trench?

a) mP

b) mT

c) cP

d) cT

Which type of air mass would most likely form over the Pacific Ocean north of the Aleutian Trench?

a) latitude

b) elevation

c) prevailing winds

d) ocean currents

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