Exploring Earth Science Lab Practical Concepts

How many stations are there in the lab practical part of the Regents earth science exam?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• Five

Which characteristic is NOT associated with igneous rocks?

• Intergrown crystals

• Glassy texture

• Gas pockets

• Fossils

What is a dead giveaway for identifying sedimentary rocks?

• Intergrown crystals

• Banding

• Fossils

• Glassy texture

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which property describes how a mineral splits apart?

• Streak

• Hardness

• Cleavage

• Luster

What tool is used to measure the distance from the epicenter in the second station?

• Ruler

• Protractor

• Compass

• Scale

What is the purpose of a seismometer?

• To measure temperature

• To detect vibrations within the earth

• To measure wind speed

• To detect magnetic fields

What shape is an ellipse most similar to?

• Square

• Triangle

• Oval

• Circle

According to Kepler's first law, where is the Sun located in an elliptical orbit?

• At the edge

• At both focal points

• At the center

• At one of the focal points

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

What does an eccentricity value close to zero indicate about an ellipse?

• It is more like a perfect circle

• It is more like a square

• It is more like a triangle

• It is more like a straight line

What should you remember to do when taking your exam?

• Guess all answers

• Ignore the time limit

• Round properly

• Skip the directions