Comprehensive Review of January 2024 Earth Science Regents Exam

What evidence does cosmic microwave background radiation provide?

• The existence of black holes

• The Earth's rotation

• The Big Bang

• The formation of the moon

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

Why is the constellation Orion visible in New York State during winter but not in summer?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's revolution around the Sun

• The distance of Orion from Earth

• The tilt of Earth's axis

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the primary cause of weather on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth's core

• The ocean currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which term best describes the curving of Earth's planetary winds?

• Jet stream

• Greenhouse effect

• Trade winds

• Coriolis effect

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which landmass has at least one location where the sun is directly overhead at solar noon?

• Antarctica

• Australia

• Greenland

• Iceland

What is the primary source of energy that causes all weather on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Earth's core

• The ocean currents

• The Sun

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why is volcanic ash a good geologic time marker?

• It covers long periods of time

• It is resistant to weathering

• It covers large areas and short periods of time

• It is found only in specific locations

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which type of front involves three air masses?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Occluded front

• Stationary front

What is the name of the layer in the mantle where the deepest earthquake shown in the table occurred?

• Asthenosphere

• Lithosphere

• Mesosphere

• Outer core

What action should people take if a tsunami warning is issued only a few minutes before the wave arrives?

• Board up windows

• Go to the beach

• Move to higher ground

• Stay indoors

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2