2018 Earth Science Regents

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The deflection of Earth’s planetary winds is an example of

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the coriolis effect

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The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old. Compared to the age of the solar system, the age of the universe is approximately

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3x older than our solar system

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Planets that are closest to the Sun are identified as

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high-density terrestrial planets

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Which process of the water cycle occurs when water absorbs 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram?

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evaporating of water

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Which list correctly identifies the energy transfer between A, B and C? A- Conduction, B- Convection, C- Ratiation; A- Convection, B- Radiation, C- Conduction; A- Convection, B- Conduction, C- Radiation; A- Conduction, B- Radiation, C- Convection

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A- Convection, B- Conduction, C- Radiation

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What is the relative humidity of the air when the air temperature is 4°C and the dew point is -4°C?

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56%

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The light spectrum observed from a distant star shows a

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blue shift, which indicates that the star is moving toward Earth.

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Which motion is mainly responsible for the difference in the constellations visible at midnight on July 9 and January 8?

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Earth orbits the Sun

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Which graph best shows the general relationship between air pressure and altitude?

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Most clouds form in the atmosphere when moist air rises, expands and cools to the dewpoint.

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rises, expands and cools to the dewpoint