8 Grade Regents Review

How can you tell if a rock is sedimentary

• you check the geologic history in the earth to see where it formed

• Sediments are visible

• large intergrown crystals

• Banding is visible

Compared to the densities and masses of terrestrial planets, Jovian planets have

• A greater mass, but less density

• they are equal in densities and mass

• Lesser mass and greater density

• There is no density in Jovian planets because it it would be a gaseous planet

Evidence that the universe is expanding is best supported by the observation that the wavelengths of light, from different galaxies are shifted towards the red end of the spectrum, because they are lengthened

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Scientists inferred that the Big Bang Theory occurred approximately

Answer explanation

Remember this is not the same as the beginning of the universe (4.6 BILLION years ago) remember these numbers VERY IMPORTANT

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

During a rainstorm, water is flowing down the side of a hill composed of solid bedrock. What will be the effect on the relative amounts of runoff and infiltration when an area reaches and area with a gentle slope and unsaturated soil?

• Both will increase, because the bedrock is non permeable

• Infiltration will decrease, and so will runoff

• No change will occur

• Infiltration will increase, and runoff will decrease

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the primary source of energy for Earth's weather systems?

• Incoming solar radiation

• Heat from Earth's interior

• Subtropical Jet Streams

• Precipitation from clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the Dew point when the Dry-Bulb Temperature is 20 C and the Relative Humidity is 17%?

• -2 degrees C

• 9 degrees C

• -5 degrees C

• 2 degrees C

If Slate is exposed to even more regional heat and the pressure increases, what would it become next?

• Schist

• Phyllite

• Gneiss

• Anthracite Coal

The last continental ice sheet retreated northward across New York State during which geologic Epoch?

• Eocene

• Pliocene

• Paleocene

• Pleistocene

Based on the map, in which New York State landscape region is Mendon Ponds Park located?

• Hudson-Mohawk Lowlands

• Erie-Ontario Lowlands

• Allegheny Plateau

• Tug Hill Plateau