Earth Science Regents Review

Front

The layer below the crust is the ____________.

Back

mantle

Front

The bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the moon produces ___________.

Back

high tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Front

This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this?

Back

Igneous

Front

They are the highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather. What are they called?

Back

Cirrus

Front

Which water cycle stage creates clouds?

Back

Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the term for the movement of tectonic plates?

Back

Plate tectonics

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is the primary cause of ocean tides?

Back

The gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere