Unit 1 Earths Dimensions Review

Unit 1 Earths Dimensions ReviewRegents Earth ScienceMiss WojdanTo an observer in New York State, Polaris is always located above the northern horizon at an altitude of:

A. 23B. 43C. 66D. 74 To an observer in New York State, Polaris is always located above the northern horizon at an altitude of:

A. 23B. 43C. 66D. 74 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. 45WB. 45EC. 90WD. 90E

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. 45WB. 45EC. 90WD. 90E

Earths hydrosphere is best described as the:

A. Solid outer layer of EarthB. Liquid outer layer of EarthC. Liquid layer located below Earths crustD. Gaseous layer located above Earths crust

Earths hydrosphere is best described as the:

A. Solid outer layer of EarthB. Liquid outer layer of EarthC. Liquid layer located below Earths crustD. Gaseous layer located above Earths crust

What is the most abundant element in the Earths atmosphere?

A. NitrogenB. OxygenC. SiliconD. Carbon DioxideWhat is the most abundant element in the Earths atmosphere?

A. NitrogenB. OxygenC. SiliconD. Carbon DioxideThe solar time difference between Points A and B is:

A. 1 hourB. 2 hoursC. 5 hoursD. 12 hours

The solar time difference between Points A and B is:

A. 1 hourB. 2 hoursC. 5 hoursD. 12 hours

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 depressionsB. The Earth has a curved surfaceC. The Earth is rotatingD. The Earth is revolvingAn 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 depressionsB. The Earth has a curved surfaceC. The Earth is rotatingD. The Earth is revolvingAt which location would an observer find the greatest force due to Earths gravity?

A. North PoleB. EquatorC. New York StateD. Prime MeridianAt which location would an observer find the greatest force due to Earths gravity?

A. North PoleB. EquatorC. New York StateD. Prime MeridianThe latitude of a point in the Northern Hemisphere may be determined by measuring the:

A. Apparent diameter of PolarisB. Apparent diameter of the SunC. Altitude of the SunD. Altitude of Polaris The latitude of a point in the Northern Hemisphere may be determined by measuring the:

A. Apparent diameter of PolarisB. Apparent diameter of the SunC. Altitude of the SunD. Altitude of Polaris The true shape of the Earth is best described as:

A. An oblate spheroidB. A perfect circleC. A perfect ellipseD. A slightly eccentric ellipse The true shape of the Earth is best described as:

A. An oblate spheroidB. A perfect circleC. A perfect ellipseD. A slightly eccentric ellipse Compared to Earths crust, Earths core is believed to be:

A. Less dense, cooler, and composed of more ironB. Less dense, hotter, and composed of less ironC. More dense, hotter, and composed of more ironD. More dense, cooler, and composed of less ironCompared to Earths crust, Earths core is believed to be:

A. Less dense, cooler, and composed of more ironB. Less dense, hotter, and composed of less ironC. More dense, hotter, and composed of more ironD. More dense, cooler, and composed of less iron 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 IronB. Silicon and OxygenC. Iron and LeadD. Iron and Nickel 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 IronB. Silicon and OxygenC. Iron and LeadD. Iron and Nickel 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 45EB. 50N 45WC. 60S 30WD. 75N 30E

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 45EB. 50N 45WC. 60S 30WD. 75N 30E

What is the approximate rate of Earths rotation?

A. 1 per day

B. 1 per year

C. 15 per day

D. 15 per hourWhat is the approximate rate of Earths rotation?

A. 1 per day

B. 1 per year

C. 15 per day

D. 15 per hourThere is a 4-hour solar time difference between locations A and B. What is the difference in longitude between locations A and B?

A. 15B. 23.5C. 45D. 60

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. 15B. 23.5C. 45D. 60

Which inference about tides is best made from this graph?

A. The hourly rate of tidal change is always the sameB. The rate of tidal change is greatest at high tideC. The tidal change is a random eventD. The tidal change is cyclic

Which inference about tides is best made from this graph?

A. The hourly rate of tidal change is always the sameB. The rate of tidal change is greatest at high tideC. The tidal change is a random eventD. The tidal change is cyclic

In which direction does each of the rivers flow?

A. The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow eastB. The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow westC. The Sapphire River flows east and the Garnet River flows westD. The Sapphire River flows west and the Garnet River flows east

In which direction does each of the rivers flow?

A. The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow eastB. The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow westC. The Sapphire River flows east and the Garnet River flows westD. The Sapphire River flows west and the Garnet River flows east

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

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

What is the highest possible elevation of this mountain top?

A. 499 ft

B. 419 ft

C. 401 ft

D. 420 ft

What is the highest possible elevation of this mountain top?

A. 499 ft

B. 419 ft

C. 401 ft

D. 420 ft

An isobar is a line on the map which connects points of equal

A. Temperature

B. Pressure

C. Elevation

D. Rainfall

An isobar is a line on the map which connects points of equal

A. Temperature

B. Pressure

C. Elevation

D. Rainfall

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 polesB. Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the equatorC. Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the equatorD. Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the poles

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 polesB. Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the equatorC. Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the equatorD. Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the poles

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 kmB. Polar diameter = 12,714 km Equatorial diameter = 12,756 kmC. Polar diameter = 12,756 km Equatorial diameter = 12,756 kmD. Polar diameter = 12,756 km Equatorial diameter = 12,714 km

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 kmB. Polar diameter = 12,714 km Equatorial diameter = 12,756 kmC. Polar diameter = 12,756 km Equatorial diameter = 12,756 kmD. Polar diameter = 12,756 km Equatorial diameter = 12,714 km

The time at Point X is closest to

A. 6 a.m.

B. 12 noon

C. 6 p.m.

D. 12 midnight

The time at Point X is closest to

A. 6 a.m.

B. 12 noon

C. 6 p.m.

D. 12 midnight

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

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

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

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

25. It is solar noon at locationX. At which location will solar noon next occur?

A. AB. BC. CD. D

25. It is solar noon at locationX. At which location will solar noon next occur?

A. AB. BC. CD. D

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 Core26. 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 Core27. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the sunken ship?

A. 20.5N 70EC. 20.5S 70EB. 20.5N 70WD. 20.5S 70W

27. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the sunken ship?

A. 20.5N 70EC. 20.5S 70EB. 20.5N 70WD. 20.5S 70W

28. Which celestial object is shown in the photograph near the center of the star trails?

A. The SunB. The MoonC. SiriusD. Polaris

28. Which celestial object is shown in the photograph near the center of the star trails?

A. The SunB. The MoonC. SiriusD. Polaris

29. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Oswego, NY?

A. 4325 N7630W

B. 4435N7730W

C. 7630N4325W

D. 7730N4435W29. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Oswego, NY?

A. 4325 N7630W

B. 4435N7730W

C. 7630N4325W

D. 7730N4435W30. Which city in NYS has a latitude and longitude of 4205N, 7555W, respectively?

A. Elmira

B. Binghamton

C. Buffalo

D. Old Forge30. Which city in NYS has a latitude and longitude of 4205N, 7555W, respectively?

A. Elmira

B. Binghamton

C. Buffalo

D. Old Forge31. At which New York State location would an observer measure the highest altitude ofPolaris?

A. New York City

B. Slide Mountain

C. Niagara Falls

D. Plattsburgh31. At which New York State location would an observer measure the highest altitude ofPolaris?

A. New York City

B. Slide Mountain

C. Niagara Falls

D. Plattsburgh32. 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.

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.

33. Which contour interval is used on both topographic maps?

A. 10 ft B. 20 ft C. 30 ft D. 40 ft

33. Which contour interval is used on both topographic maps?

A. 10 ft B. 20 ft C. 30 ft D. 40 ft

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 riverB. A large region covered by waterC. The dark contour line labeled 300D. The absence of many contour lines

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 riverB. A large region covered by waterC. The dark contour line labeled 300D. The absence of many contour lines