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NY Released Regents Exam - Earth Science (Jan 2019)

Quiz by NYSED Earth Science

High School
Earth Science (1996)
New York State Learning Standards

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  • Q1
    The gravitational attraction between two objects in the solar system is greatest when their masses are
    small, and the objects are far apart
    large, and the objects are close together
    large, and the objects are far apart
    small, and the objects are close together
    30s
    4.1
  • Q2
    Cosmic background radiation detected from all directions in space provides evidence for the
    Big Bang theory
    Doppler effect
    geocentric theory
    greenhouse effect
    30s
    4.1
  • Q3
    Which characteristic is directly related to a planet's average distance from the Sun?
    eccentricity of orbit
    period of revolution
    equatorial diameter
    period of rotation
    30s
    4.1
  • Q4
    The frequency of Earth's cycle of ocean tides is primarily controlled by
    Earth's revolution and the Moon's revolution
    Earth's revolution and the Moon's rotation
    Earth's rotation and the Moon's rotation
    Earth's rotation and the Moon's revolution
    30s
    4.1
  • Q5
    30s
    4.1
  • Q6
    The diagram below represents a large Foucault pendulum that has been in motion over an 8-hour period. The arrow labeled X represents the apparent change in the direction of swing over time. This apparent change in the direction of swing is evidence that Earth
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    has magnetic poles that reverse over time
    rotates on its axis
    revolves in an elliptical orbit
    is tilted on its axis
    30s
    4.1
  • Q7
    Which observation provides the best evidence that Earth orbits the Sun?
    The Sun has a cyclic pattern of sunspot events
    The constellations that can be seen at night from Earth change with the seasons.
    The Sun appears to rise and set in a cyclic pattern.
    The constellations appear to move in a circular pattern around Earth.
    30s
    4.1
  • Q8
    The diagram below represents two columns, A and B, that were used to determine the infi ltration rate and water retention of two different particle sizes by pouring equal amounts of water through each column. Compared to column A, column B had a
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    lower rate of infi ltration and retained less water
    lower rate of infi ltration and retained more water
    higher rate of infi ltration and retained more water
    higher rate of infi ltration and retained less water
    30s
    4.1
  • Q9
    Which two factors will increase the rate of a stream's fl ow?
    decreased precipitation and decreased slope
    increased precipitation and increased slope
    decreased precipitation and increased slope
    increased precipitation and decreased slope
    30s
    4.1
  • Q10
    Which condition normally lowers the water table?
    several days of heavy snowfall, followed by rain
    irrigation of fi elds for several weeks, using well water
    streambanks overfl owing during spring runoff
    several days of moderate rainfall
    30s
    4.1
  • Q11
    30s
    4.2
  • Q12
    Clouds are formed when moist, rising air
    contracts and cools, and water vapor condenses
    expands and cools, and water vapor condenses
    expands and warms, and water evaporates
    contracts and warms, and water evaporates
    30s
    4.2
  • Q13
    Specific heat is used to explain why different substances
    vaporize or condense at different temperatures
    sink or float in water
    melt and freeze at the same temperature
    change temperature at different rates
    30s
    4.2
  • Q14
    30s
    4.1
  • Q15
    Which two mantle hot spots are located at midocean ridges?
    Easter Island and Bouvet
    Iceland and Yellowstone
    St. Helena and Hawaii
    Galapagos and Tasman
    30s
    4.2

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