Top 61-81 Ways to Pass the Earth Science Regents

Why does the Moon and the Sun appear to have the same diameter?

• They are both the same size

• The Sun is closer so it looks smaller

• The Moon is closer to Earth, so it appears bigger

• The Moon and Sun are the same distance away from the Earth

The parallel 23 ½ degrees north of the equator.

• Arctic Circle
• Antarctic Circle
• Tropic of Capricorn
• Tropic of Cancer

The parallel 23 ½ degrees south of the equator

• Antarctic Circle
• Arctic Circle
• Tropic of Cancer
• Tropic of Capricorn

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

At which point on the Earth's surface can a person see the sun overhead?

• D

• A

• K

• G

At which point on the Earth's surface can a person see the sun overhead?

• J

• C

• E

• I

Which statement is true about the fossil record?

• It is a record of all living things
• It shows how our climate has remained the same over time
• It provides evidence for history of life on Earth
• It does not support the theory of evolution

The best index fossils have which two traits?

• widespread geographically, long lifespan
• widespread geographically, short lifespan
• specific place, long lifespan
• specific place, short lifespan

Large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. Why?

• Water is a solvent.
• Water has a high heat capacity.
• Water acts as a buffer.
• Water is non-polar.

What is a characteristic of maritime climate compared to continental climate?

• Maritime has more stable temperatures.

• Continental has more stable temperatures

• Maritime is dry, continental is wet.