Earth Science Regents Review 819

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

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29.62 in of Hg

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

Back

Earth’s rotation

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

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After the formation of rock units E and F.

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

Back

Shifts in the prevailing wind belts.

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What is the approximate age of the universe?

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13.8 billion years.

Front

Define barometric pressure.

Back

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

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

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

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What are prevailing wind belts?

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Winds that blow predominantly from a single general direction over a particular point on the Earth's surface.

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Explain the concept of geological faulting.

Back

Faulting occurs when stress on rocks exceeds their strength, causing them to break and move.

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What is the significance of the rock cycle in Earth science?

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The rock cycle describes the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.