June 2022 Earth Science Regents Questions 1-10 Question Preview (ID: 59672)

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Astronomers have determined that the star Arcturus has a surface temperature of 4560 K and a luminosity of 170. Based on these characteristics, Arcturus is classified as which type of star?

a) giant

b) supergiant

c) white dwarf

d) main sequence

Which surface feature would be created if Itokawa hit Earth’s surface?

a) volcanic crater

b) impact crater

c) mountain valley

d) rift valley

The north end of Earth’s axis of rotation points toward

a) Alpha Centauri

b) Betelgeuse

c) Polaris

d) Spica

What is the approximate percentage of Earth’s surface that is covered by the hydrosphere?

a) 10%

b) 50%

c) 70%

d) 90%

How much time occurred between the high tides on this day?

a) approximately 6.5 hours

b) a little less than 12 hours

c) almost 12.5 hours

d) a little more than 24 hours

According to the data on the map, which weather variable was most likely recorded?

a) wind speed in knots

b) air pressure in millibars

c) rainfall in inches in the last 6 hours

d) air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit

Based on the data, the dates of these meteor showers appear to depend on the

a) position of Earth in its orbit

b) turning of Earth on its axis

c) phase of the Moon during the month

d) movement of meteors in their orbits

Which area would most likely have the greatest permeability as each area receives the same amount of rainfall?

a) sand

b) grassy field with silt soil

c) pebbles

d) forest with clay soil

Which table correctly matches these letters with the processes or features related to the water cycle?

a) A - Infiltration B - Water table C - Groundwater D- Transpiration

b) A - Water table B - Infiltration C - Transpiration D- Groundwater

c) A - Water table B - Groundwater C - Infiltration D- Transpiration

d) A - Water table B - Infiltration C - Groundwater D- Transpiration

The leading edge of a thunderstorm reached Elmira, New York, at 1:00 p.m. This thunderstorm was moving eastward at 45 miles per hour. The leading edge of the thunderstorm most likely reached Binghamton, New York, at approximately

a) 1:00 p.m.

b) 2:00 p.m.

c) 12:00 p.m.

d) 4:00 p.m.

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