Topic 2 - Measuring the Earth Regents Review

1. The ozone layer protects life on Earth by absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation. The ozone layer is located between 17 kilometers and 35 kilometers above Earth's surface in which atmospheric temperature zone?

• troposhpere

• stratosphere

• mesosphere

• thermosptere

The hydrosphere covers approximately what percentage of Earth's lithosphere?

• 100%

• 70%

• 50%

• 25%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which two elements make up the greatest percentages by mass in Earth's crust?

• oxygen and potassium

• oxygen and silicon

• aluminum and potassium

• aluminum and silicon

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which New York state location has surface bedrock that has been subjected to very intense regional metamorphism?

• 41º00' N 72º15' W

• 42º30' N 75º00' W

• 44º00' N 76º00' W

• 44º30' N 74º00' W

What is the approximate altitude of Polaris at Syracuse, New York?

• 43°

• 47°

• 76°

• 90°

This map below shows four major time zones of the United States. The dashed lines represent meridians of longitude. The locations of New York City and Denver are shown.

What is the time in New York City when it is noon in Denver?

• 10 a.m.

• 2 p.m.

• 3 p.m.

• noon

The topographic map below shows a hill. Points X and Y represent locations on the hill's surface. Elevations are shown in meters

• 40 m/km

• 80 m/km

• 100 m/km

• 120 m/km

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Mill River generally flows toward the...

• southeast

• southwest

• northeast

• northwest

Base your answer to the following question on "the contour map below. Points A through F represent locations on the map.

Which diagram best represents the topographic profile from location A to location F?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

The contour map below shows a lake and river system. The Birch and Elk Rivers carry an equal volume of water.

Compared to the Elk River, the Birch River can best be described as flowing

• faster, and in the same general compass direction general compass direction

• faster, and in the opposite

• slower, and in the same general compass direction

• slower, and in the opposite general compass direction