Earth Science Regents Review 819

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What is the angle of tilt of Earth’s rotational axis?

Back

23.5°

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How many degrees does the apparent path of a pendulum change each hour if it is displaced 60 degrees over 8 hours?

Back

7.5°/h

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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes Jovian planets like Jupiter from terrestrial planets?

Back

Greater mass

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What changes in air temperature and atmospheric pressure are observed by a weather balloon as it rises through the troposphere?

Back

A decrease in both air temperature and atmospheric pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What organism was responsible for the production of oxygen in Earth’s early atmosphere during the Precambrian?

Back

Cyanobacteria in Earth’s oceans.

Front

What is the significance of the 23.5° tilt of Earth’s axis?

Back

It is responsible for the changing seasons on Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

What is the relationship between altitude and air pressure in the atmosphere?

Back

Air pressure decreases with increasing altitude.

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What are Jovian planets primarily composed of?

Back

Gases, primarily hydrogen and helium.

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What is the Coriolis effect and how does it relate to the motion of the pendulum?

Back

The Coriolis effect causes the apparent deflection of moving objects, such as a pendulum, due to Earth's rotation.

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What role do cyanobacteria play in Earth's history?

Back

They were among the first organisms to produce oxygen through photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6