Unit 4-6 Regents Review

The diagram represents four positions of the Earth as it revolves around the Sun. At which position is the Earth located on December 21?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which location would have the greatest number of daylight hours when the Earth is in this position?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which location will receive the greatest intensity of insolation at solar noon? (It's June 21st btw)

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• central New York State

• Arctic Circle

The Coriolis effect provides evidence that the Earth

• has an elliptical orbit

• revolves around the Sun

• rotates on its axis

• has a magnetic field

How does the Moon appear to an observer in New York State when the Moon is located at position A?

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Which motion causes the Moon to show phases when viewed from the Earth?

• the rotation of the Earth on its axis

• the revolution of the Moon around the Earth

• the rotation of the Sun on its axis

• the revolution of the Sun around the Moon

Which diagram correctly shows the air flow caused by the burning candle?

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If the samples were heated equally for 10 minutes, the smallest change in temperature will occur in the

• iron

• dry air

• water

• granite

Which form of electromagnetic energy shown on the diagram has the lowest frequency and longest wavelength? (also on ESRT pg 14)

• gamma rays

• Radio

• Red Light

• Infrared Rays

Which type of surface would most likely be the best reflector of electromagnetic energy?

• light-colored and rough

• dark-colored and rough

• dark-colored and smooth

• light-colored and smooth