Energy Earth Science Regents

The estimated age of the Sun and solar system is

• 13.8 billion years old

• 4.6 billion years old

• 30 billion old

• 1 billion years old

When a solar eclipse is viewed from Earth, the moon must be in which phase?

• new moon

• full moon

• first quarter moon

• third quarter moon

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which process of the water cycle occurs when water absorbs 2260 Joules of heat energy per gram?

• melting of ice

• condensation of water

• evaporating of water

• freezing of water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which list correctly identifies the energy transfer between A, B and C

• A- Conduction, B-Convection, C-Ratiation

• A- Convection, B- Radiation, C- Conduction

• A- Convection, B- Conduction, C- Radiation

• A- Conduction, B- Radiation, C- Convection

Which graph best shows the general relationship between air pressure and altitude?

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Most clouds form in the atmosphere when moist

air

• rises, expands and cools to the dewpoint

• rises, expands, and warms to the dewpoint

• sinks, compresses and cools to the dewpoint

• sinks, compresses and warms to the dew point

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Equal areas of which surface would absorb the greatest amount of insolation on a sunny day?

• light-colored, smooth surface

• light-colored, rough surface

• dark-colored, smooth surface

• dark-colored, rough surface

Which type of rock results from melting and cooling of magma?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Extrusive

Which type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Organic

• Metamorphic

Wind, water, and ice breaking down rock is called

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction

• Weathering

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4