Must Know Facts to Rock the Earth Science Regents

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Where does the Sun rise and set on December 21st?

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The Sun rises in the Southeast and sets in the Southwest on December 21st.

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As particle size INCREASES, what also INCREASES?

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Permeability also INCREASES as particle size INCREASES.

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What are the 3 main greenhouse gases?

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The 3 main greenhouse gases are water vapor, carbon dioxide, and methane.

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What model has the Sun at the center of the Solar System?

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The heliocentric model has the Sun at the center of the Solar System.

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Which Moon Phase could result in a LUNAR eclipse?

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A Full Moon could result in a LUNAR eclipse.

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What is the definition of porosity?

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Porosity is the measure of void spaces in a material, indicating how much fluid it can hold.

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What is the definition of permeability?

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Permeability is the ability of a material to allow fluids to pass through it.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What is the difference between the heliocentric and geocentric models?

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The heliocentric model places the Sun at the center of the Solar System, while the geocentric model places the Earth at the center.

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What causes seasons on Earth?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.