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Earth Science Regents Review 819

Earth Science Regents Review 819

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Science

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the equivalent air pressure in inches of mercury (Hg) for a barometric pressure of 1000 millibars?

Back

29.62 in of Hg

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What motion of the Earth is responsible for the apparent path of the Sun across the sky?

Back

Earth’s rotation

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When does faulting along a geological fault occur in relation to the formation of rock units?

Back

After the formation of rock units E and F.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the major cause of monsoon rains in India and Southeast Asia?

Back

Shifts in the prevailing wind belts.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the approximate age of the universe?

Back

13.8 billion years.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define barometric pressure.

Back

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere, typically measured in millibars.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between Earth's rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of Earth on its axis, while revolution is the orbit of Earth around the Sun.

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