August 2017 Earth Science Regents Questions 31-40 Question Preview (ID: 55072)

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The observer has the longest shadow when the Sun is at position

a) A

b) B

c) C

d) D

This apparent path of the Sun through the sky is caused by

a) Earth’s revolution around the Sun

b) Earth’s rotation on its axis

c) the Sun’s revolution around Earth

d) the Sun’s rotation on its axis

Which pair of elements sank to Earth’s center during chemical fractionation?

a) aluminum and silicon

b) carbon and sulfur

c) iron and nickel

d) oxygen and potassium

Approximately how many years ago did Earth and other planets in our solar system begin the process of chemical fractionation?

a) 8.2 billion years ago

b) 13.8 billion years ago

c) 13.8 billion years ago

d) 4600 million years ago

Chemical fractionation is most likely caused by

a) solidification

b) gravity

c) chemical weathering

d) magnetic force

According to the data shown in the table, which day had the highest relative humidity?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

In which diagram do the arrows show the relative directions of plate movement at this type of plate boundary?

a) oceanic crust and continental crust moving away from each other

b) oceanic crust and continental crust moving toward each other

c) oceanic crust and continental crust moving the same direction

d) oceanic crust moving up and continental crust moving down

Which table correctly matches rock textures with a sedimentary rock that exhibits each texture?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

Approximately how many million years ago (mya) was the region around current-day Watertown, New York, located the nearest to the equator?

a) 270 mya

b) 300 mya

c) 340 mya

d) 450 mya

Which layers most likely formed during the same geologic time period?

a) 1 and 8

b) 2 and 9

c) 3 and 7

d) 4 and 5

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