Regents Earth Science Review

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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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 forms from extreme heat and pressure?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Organic

• Metamorphic

Wind, water, and ice breaking down rock is called

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction

• Weathering

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Each rock type can follow only one pathway of the rock cycle.

• True

• False

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During the waxing stage of the moon cycle, _____________.

• we gradually see more of the moon.

• we gradually see less of the moon.

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During the waning stage of the moon cycle, __________.

• We gradually see more of the moon.

• We gradually see less of the moon.

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How many hours does it take for the Earth to make a full rotation? (This causes day and night).

• 12

• 48

• 24

• 29

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How many days does it take the Earth to make 1 orbit around the Sun?

• 30

• 24

• 120

• 365

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In what type of rock are most fossils found?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary