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Unit 1 – Earth’s Dimensions Review

Unit 1 – Earth’s Dimensions Review. Regents Earth Science Miss Wojdan. To an observer in New York State, Polaris is always located above the northern horizon at an altitude of: A. 23 ⁰ B. 43⁰ C. 66⁰ D. 74⁰.

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Unit 1 – Earth’s Dimensions Review

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  1. Unit 1 – Earth’s Dimensions Review Regents Earth Science Miss Wojdan

  2. To an observer in New York State, Polaris is always located above the northern horizon at an altitude of: A. 23⁰ B. 43⁰ C. 66⁰ D. 74⁰

  3. To an observer in New York State, Polaris is always located above the northern horizon at an altitude of: A. 23⁰ B. 43⁰ C. 66⁰ D. 74⁰

  4. 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 ship’s longitude? A. 45⁰W B. 45⁰E C. 90⁰W D. 90⁰E

  5. 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 ship’s longitude? A. 45⁰W B. 45⁰E C. 90⁰W D. 90⁰E

  6. Earth’s hydrosphere is best described as the: A. Solid outer layer of Earth B. Liquid outer layer of Earth C. Liquid layer located below Earth’s crust D. Gaseous layer located above Earth’s crust

  7. Earth’s hydrosphere is best described as the: A. Solid outer layer of Earth B. Liquid outer layer of Earth C. Liquid layer located below Earth’s crust D. Gaseous layer located above Earth’s crust

  8. What is the most abundant element in the Earth’s atmosphere? A. Nitrogen B. Oxygen C. Silicon D. Carbon Dioxide

  9. What is the most abundant element in the Earth’s atmosphere? A. Nitrogen B. Oxygen C. Silicon D. Carbon Dioxide

  10. The solar time difference between Points A and B is: A. 1 hour B. 2 hours C. 5 hours D. 12 hours

  11. The solar time difference between Points A and B is: A. 1 hour B. 2 hours C. 5 hours D. 12 hours

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. At which location would an observer find the greatest force due to Earth’s gravity? A. North Pole B. Equator C. New York State D. Prime Meridian

  15. At which location would an observer find the greatest force due to Earth’s gravity? A. North Pole B. Equator C. New York State D. Prime Meridian

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. Compared to Earth’s crust, Earth’s 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

  21. Compared to Earth’s crust, Earth’s 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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. 40⁰S 45⁰E B. 50⁰N 45⁰W C. 60⁰S 30⁰W D. 75⁰N 30⁰E

  25. 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. 40⁰S 45⁰E B. 50⁰N 45⁰W C. 60⁰S 30⁰W D. 75⁰N 30⁰E

  26. What is the approximate rate of Earth’s rotation? A. 1⁰ per day B. 1⁰ per year C. 15⁰ per day D. 15⁰ per hour

  27. What is the approximate rate of Earth’s rotation? A. 1⁰ per day B. 1⁰ per year C. 15⁰ per day D. 15⁰ per hour

  28. 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. 15⁰ B. 23.5⁰ C. 45⁰ D. 60⁰

  29. 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. 15⁰ B. 23.5⁰ C. 45⁰ D. 60⁰

  30. 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

  31. 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

  32. 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

  33. 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

  34. 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

  35. 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

  36. What is the highest possible elevation of this mountain top? A. 499 ft B. 419 ft C. 401 ft D. 420 ft

  37. What is the highest possible elevation of this mountain top? A. 499 ft B. 419 ft C. 401 ft D. 420 ft

  38. An isobar is a line on the map which connects points of equal A. Temperature B. Pressure C. Elevation D. Rainfall

  39. An isobar is a line on the map which connects points of equal A. Temperature B. Pressure C. Elevation D. Rainfall

  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

  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

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. The time at Point X is closest to A. 6 a.m. B. 12 noon C. 6 p.m. D. 12 midnight

  45. The time at Point X is closest to A. 6 a.m. B. 12 noon C. 6 p.m. D. 12 midnight

  46. 23. What two parts of the Earth’s 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

  47. 23. What two parts of the Earth’s 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

  48. 24. Which of the layers of the Earth’s interior is liquid and not a solid? A. Crust B. Mantle C. Outer Core D. Inner Core

  49. 24. Which of the layers of the Earth’s interior is liquid and not a solid? A. Crust B. Mantle C. Outer Core D. Inner Core

  50. 25. It is solar noon at location X. At which location will solar noon next occur? A. A B. B C. C D. D

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