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Regents Earth Science Miss Wojdan Slide 2 1. To an observer in New York State, Polaris is always located above the northern horizon at an altitude of: A. 23 B. 43 C. 66 D. 74 Slide 3 1. To an observer in New York State, Polaris is always located above the northern horizon at an altitude of: A. 23 B. 43 C. 66 D. 74 Slide 4 2. When the time of day for a certain ship at sea is 12 noon, the time of day at the prime meridian (0 longitude) is 6 P.M. What is the ships longitude? A. 45W B. 45E C. 90W D. 90E Slide 5 2. When the time of day for a certain ship at sea is 12 noon, the time of day at the prime meridian (0 longitude) is 6 P.M. What is the ships longitude? A. 45W B. 45E C. 90W D. 90E Slide 6 3. Earths hydrosphere is best described as the: A. Solid outer layer of Earth B. Liquid outer layer of Earth C. Liquid layer located below Earths crust D. Gaseous layer located above Earths crust Slide 7 3. Earths hydrosphere is best described as the: A. Solid outer layer of Earth B. Liquid outer layer of Earth C. Liquid layer located below Earths crust D. Gaseous layer located above Earths crust Slide 8 4. What is the most abundant element in the Earths atmosphere? A. Nitrogen B. Oxygen C. Silicon D. Carbon Dioxide Slide 9 4. What is the most abundant element in the Earths atmosphere? A. Nitrogen B. Oxygen C. Silicon D. Carbon Dioxide Slide 10 5. The solar time difference between Points A and B is: A. 1 hour B. 2 hours C. 5 hours D. 12 hours Slide 11 5. The solar time difference between Points A and B is: A. 1 hour B. 2 hours C. 5 hours D. 12 hours Slide 12 6. An observer watching a sailing ship at sea notes that the ship appears to be sinking as it moves away. Which statement best explains this observation? A. The surface of the ocean has depressions B. The Earth has a curved surface C. The Earth is rotating D. The Earth is revolving Slide 13 6. An observer watching a sailing ship at sea notes that the ship appears to be sinking as it moves away. Which statement best explains this observation? A. The surface of the ocean has depressions B. The Earth has a curved surface C. The Earth is rotating D. The Earth is revolving Slide 14 7. At which location would an observer find the greatest force due to Earths gravity? A. North Pole B. Equator C. New York State D. Prime Meridian Slide 15 7. At which location would an observer find the greatest force due to Earths gravity? A. North Pole B. Equator C. New York State D. Prime Meridian Slide 16 8. The latitude of a point in the Northern Hemisphere may be determined by measuring the: A. Apparent diameter of Polaris B. Apparent diameter of the Sun C. Altitude of the Sun D. Altitude of Polaris Slide 17 8. The latitude of a point in the Northern Hemisphere may be determined by measuring the: A. Apparent diameter of Polaris B. Apparent diameter of the Sun C. Altitude of the Sun D. Altitude of Polaris Slide 18 9. The true shape of the Earth is best described as: A. An oblate spheroid B. A perfect circle C. A perfect ellipse D. A slightly eccentric ellipse Slide 19 9. The true shape of the Earth is best described as: A. An oblate spheroid B. A perfect circle C. A perfect ellipse D. A slightly eccentric ellipse Slide 20 10. Compared to Earths crust, Earths core is believed to be: A. Less dense, cooler, and composed of more iron B. Less dense, hotter, and composed of less iron C. More dense, hotter, and composed of more iron D. More dense, cooler, and composed of less iron Slide 21 10. Compared to Earths crust, Earths core is believed to be: A. Less dense, cooler, and composed of more iron B. Less dense, hotter, and composed of less iron C. More dense, hotter, and composed of more iron D. More dense, cooler, and composed of less iron Slide 22 11. The interior of Earth between a depth of 5,200 km and 6,300 km is inferred to be composed mainly of A. Silicon and Iron B. Silicon and Oxygen C. Iron and Lead D. Iron and Nickel Slide 23 11. The interior of Earth between a depth of 5,200 km and 6,300 km is inferred to be composed mainly of A. Silicon and Iron B. Silicon and Oxygen C. Iron and Lead D. Iron and Nickel Slide 24 12. The diagram below shows latitude measurements every 10 degrees and longitude measurements every 15 degrees. What is the latitude and longitude of Point X? A. 40S 45E B. 50N 45W C. 60S 30W D. 75N 30E Slide 25 12. The diagram below shows latitude measurements every 10 degrees and longitude measurements every 15 degrees. What is the latitude and longitude of Point X? A. 40S 45E B. 50N 45W C. 60S 30W D. 75N 30E Slide 26 13. What is the approximate rate of Earths rotation? A. 1 per day B. 1 per year C. 15 per day D. 15 per hour Slide 27 13. What is the approximate rate of Earths rotation? A. 1 per day B. 1 per year C. 15 per day D. 15 per hour Slide 28 14. There is a 4-hour solar time difference between locations A and B. What is the difference in longitude between locations A and B? A. 15 B. 23.5 C. 45 D. 60 Slide 29 14. There is a 4-hour solar time difference between locations A and B. What is the difference in longitude between locations A and B? A. 15 B. 23.5 C. 45 D. 60 Slide 30 15. Which inference about tides is best made from this graph? A. The hourly rate of tidal change is always the same B. The rate of tidal change is greatest at high tide C. The tidal change is a random event D. The tidal change is cyclic Slide 31 15. Which inference about tides is best made from this graph? A. The hourly rate of tidal change is always the same B. The rate of tidal change is greatest at high tide C. The tidal change is a random event D. The tidal change is cyclic Slide 32 16. In which direction does each of the rivers flow? A. The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow east B. The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow west C. The Sapphire River flows east and the Garnet River flows west D. The Sapphire River flows west and the Garnet River flows east Slide 33 16. In which direction does each of the rivers flow? A. The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow east B. The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow west C. The Sapphire River flows east and the Garnet River flows west D. The Sapphire River flows west and the Garnet River flows east Slide 34 17. What is the gradient between Points X and Y, if the distance between them is 2 km? A. 40 m/km B. 80 m/km C. 100 m/km D. 120 m/km Slide 35 17. What is the gradient between Points X and Y, if the distance between them is 2 km? A. 40 m/km B. 80 m/km C. 100 m/km D. 120 m/km Slide 36 18. What is the highest possible elevation of this mountain top? A. 499 ft B. 419 ft C. 401 ft D. 420 ft Slide 37 18. What is the highest possible elevation of this mountain top? A. 499 ft B. 419 ft C. 401 ft D. 420 ft Slide 38 19. An isobar is a line on the map which connects points of equal A. Temperature B. Pressure C. Elevation D. Rainfall Slide 39 19. An isobar is a line on the map which connects points of equal A. Temperature B. Pressure C. Elevation D. Rainfall Slide 40 20. How are latitude and longitude lines drawn on a globe of the Earth? A. Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the poles B. Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the equator C. Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the equator D. Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the poles Slide 41 20. How are latitude and longitude lines drawn on a globe of the Earth? A. Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the poles B. Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the equator C. Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the equator D. Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the poles Slide 42 21. From which set of polar and equatorial diameters can the actual shape of the Earth be inferred? A. Polar diameter = 12,714 km Equatorial diameter = 12,714 km B. Polar diameter = 12,714 km Equatorial diameter = 12,756 km C. Polar diameter = 12,756 km Equatorial diameter = 12,756 km D. Polar diameter = 12,756 km Equatorial diameter = 12,714 km Slide 43 21. From which set of polar and equatorial diameters can the actual shape of the Earth be inferred? A. Polar diameter = 12,714 km Equatorial diameter = 12,714 km B. Polar diameter = 12,714 km Equatorial diameter = 12,756 km C. Polar diameter = 12,756 km Equatorial diameter = 12,756 km D. Polar diameter = 12,756 km Equatorial diameter = 12,714 km Slide 44 22. The time at Point X is closest to A. 6 a.m. B. 12 noon C. 6 p.m. D. 12 midnight Slide 45 22. The time at Point X is closest to A. 6 a.m. B. 12 noon C. 6 p.m. D. 12 midnight Slide 46 23. What two parts of the Earths interior are considered to be part of the lithosphere? A. Asthenosphere and Stiffer Mantle B. Asthenosphere and Rigid Mantle C. Crust and Stiffer Mantle D. Crust and Rigid Mantle Slide 47 23. What two parts of the Earths interior are considered to be part of the lithosphere? A. Asthenosphere and Stiffer Mantle B. Asthenosphere and Rigid Mantle C. Crust and Stiffer Mantle D. Crust and Rigid Mantle Slide 48 24. Which of the layers of the Earths interior is liquid and not a solid? A. Crust B. Mantle C. Outer Core D. Inner Core Slide 49 24. Which of the layers of the Earths interior is liquid and not a solid? A. Crust B. Mantle C. Outer Core D. Inner Core Slide 50 25. It is solar noon at location X. At which location will solar noon next occur? A. AB. BC. CD. D Slide 51 25. It is solar noon at location X. At which location will solar noon next occur? A. AB. BC. CD. D Slide 52 26. In which two Earth regions is oxygen the second most abundant element by volume? A. Crust and Hydrosphere B. Crust and Core C. Hydrosphere and Troposphere D. Troposphere and Core Slide 53 26. In which two Earth regions is oxygen the second most abundant element by volume? A. Crust and Hydrosphere B. Crust and Core C. Hydrosphere and Troposphere D. Troposphere and Core Slide 54 27. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the sunken ship? A. 20.5N 70EC. 20.5S 70E B. 20.5N 70WD. 20.5S 70W Slide 55 27. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the sunken ship? A. 20.5N 70EC. 20.5S 70E B. 20.5N 70WD. 20.5S 70W Slide 56 28. Which celestial object is shown in the photograph near the center of the star trails? A. The Sun B. The Moon C. Sirius D. Polaris Slide 57 28. Which celestial object is shown in the photograph near the center of the star trails? A. The Sun B. The Moon C. Sirius D. Polaris Slide 58 29. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Oswego, NY? A. 4325 N7630W B. 4435N7730W C. 7630N4325W D. 7730N4435W Slide 59 29. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Oswego, NY? A. 4325 N7630W B. 4435N7730W C. 7630N4325W D. 7730N4435W Slide 60 30. Which city in NYS has a latitude and longitude of 4205N, 7555W, respectively? A. Elmira B. Binghamton C. Buffalo D. Old Forge Slide 61 30. Which city in NYS has a latitude and longitude of 4205N, 7555W, respectively? A. Elmira B. Binghamton C. Buffalo D. Old Forge Slide 62 31. At which New York State location would an observer measure the highest altitude of Polaris? A. New York City B. Slide Mountain C. Niagara Falls D. Plattsburgh Slide 63 31. At which New York State location would an observer measure the highest altitude of Polaris? A. New York City B. Slide Mountain C. Niagara Falls D. Plattsburgh Slide 64 32. A scientist places a plastic block in a stream at 1 p.m. By 5 p.m., the block had traveled 25 miles. What is the blocks rate of flow? A. 4.5 mi./hr. B. 5.0 mi./hr. C. 6.3 mi./hr. D. 7.2 mi./hr. Slide 65 32. A scientist places a plastic block in a stream at 1 p.m. By 5 p.m., the block had traveled 25 miles. What is the blocks rate of flow? A. 4.5 mi./hr. B. 5.0 mi./hr. C. 6.3 mi./hr. D. 7.2 mi./hr. Slide 66 33. Which contour interval is used on both topographic maps? A. 10 ft B. 20 ft C. 30 ft D. 40 ft Slide 67 33. Which contour interval is used on both topographic maps? A. 10 ft B. 20 ft C. 30 ft D. 40 ft Slide 68 34. What evidence can be used to determine that the land surface in the northeast corner of the map is relatively flat? A. A rapidly flowing river B. A large region covered by water C. The dark contour line labeled 300 D. The absence of many contour lines Slide 69 34. What evidence can be used to determine that the land surface in the northeast corner of the map is relatively flat? A. A rapidly flowing river B. A large region covered by water C. The dark contour line labeled 300 D. The absence of many contour lines