Earth Science Regents Review

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An INTRUSIVE igneous rock with large crystals is formed:

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When magma cools slowly, allowing time for crystals to grow.

Front

Which will most likely form when movement along a plate boundary forces a landmass to be pulled apart? Options: volcanic island arc, continental mountains, continental rift, oceanic trench

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continental rift

Front

Which natural phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth rotating on its axis?

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day and night

Front

What feature is labeled B in Figure 9-1?

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trench

Front

What is the location of point B?

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60° N, 120° W

Front

When looking at the hill on the right, which side of the hill is steeper? The right hand side or the left hand side?

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Right

Front

The major greenhouse gas(es)

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carbon dioxide and water vapor

Front

Which statement best explains why stars viewed from the Northern Hemisphere appear to revolve around Polaris? Options: Polaris rotates on its axis, Earth rotates on its axis., Polaris revolves around Earth., Earth revolves around Polaris.

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Earth rotates on its axis.

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The hydrosphere covers approximately what percentage of Earth’s lithosphere?

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70%

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The deflection of prevailing winds and ocean currents in the Northern Hemisphere is called

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the Coriolis effect