Unit 1 - Earth`s Dimensions Review Powerpoint

Regents Earth Science Miss Wojdan

1. To an observer in New York State,

Polaris is always located above the northern horizon at an altitude of: A. B. C. D.

23⁰ 43⁰ 66⁰ 74⁰

1. To an observer in New York State,

Polaris is always located above the northern horizon at an altitude of: A. B. C. D.

23⁰ 43⁰ 66⁰ 74⁰

2. When the time of day for a certain

ship at sea is 12 noon, the time of day at the prime meridian (0° longitude) is 6 P.M. What is the ship’s longitude? A. B. C. D.

45⁰W 45⁰E 90⁰W 90⁰E

2. When the time of day for a certain

ship at sea is 12 noon, the time of day at the prime meridian (0° longitude) is 6 P.M. What is the ship’s longitude? A. B. C. D.

45⁰W 45⁰E 90⁰W 90⁰E

3. Earth’s hydrosphere is best

described as the: A. Solid outer layer of Earth B. Liquid outer layer of Earth C. Liquid layer located below Earth’s crust D. Gaseous layer located above Earth’s crust

3. Earth’s hydrosphere is best

described as the: A. Solid outer layer of Earth B. Liquid outer layer of Earth C. Liquid layer located below Earth’s crust D. Gaseous layer located above Earth’s crust

4. What is the most abundant

element in the Earth’s atmosphere? A. B. C. D.

Nitrogen Oxygen Silicon Carbon Dioxide

4. What is the most abundant

element in the Earth’s atmosphere? A. B. C. D.

Nitrogen Oxygen Silicon Carbon Dioxide

5. The solar time difference between

Points A and B is: A. B. C. D.

1 hour 2 hours 5 hours 12 hours

5. The solar time difference between

Points A and B is: A. B. C. D.

1 hour 2 hours 5 hours 12 hours

6. An observer watching a sailing ship at

sea notes that the ship appears to be “sinking” as it moves away. Which statement best explains this observation? A. The surface of the ocean has depressions B. The Earth has a curved surface C. The Earth is rotating D. The Earth is revolving

6. An observer watching a sailing ship at

sea notes that the ship appears to be “sinking” as it moves away. Which statement best explains this observation? A. The surface of the ocean has depressions B. The Earth has a curved surface C. The Earth is rotating D. The Earth is revolving

7. At which location would an

observer find the greatest force due to Earth’s gravity? A. B. C. D.

North Pole Equator New York State Prime Meridian

7. At which location would an

observer find the greatest force due to Earth’s gravity? A. B. C. D.

North Pole Equator New York State Prime Meridian

8. The latitude of a point in the

Northern Hemisphere may be determined by measuring the: A. B. C. D.

Apparent diameter of Polaris Apparent diameter of the Sun Altitude of the Sun Altitude of Polaris

8. The latitude of a point in the

Northern Hemisphere may be determined by measuring the: A. B. C. D.

Apparent diameter of Polaris Apparent diameter of the Sun Altitude of the Sun Altitude of Polaris

9. The true shape of the Earth is best

described as: A. B. C. D.

An oblate spheroid A perfect circle A perfect ellipse A slightly eccentric ellipse

9. The true shape of the Earth is best

described as: A. B. C. D.

An oblate spheroid A perfect circle A perfect ellipse A slightly eccentric ellipse

10. Compared to Earth’s crust, Earth’s core

is believed to be: A. Less dense, cooler, and composed of more iron B. Less dense, hotter, and composed of less iron C. More dense, hotter, and composed of more iron D. More dense, cooler, and composed of less iron

10. Compared to Earth’s crust, Earth’s core

is believed to be: A. Less dense, cooler, and composed of more iron B. Less dense, hotter, and composed of less iron C. More dense, hotter, and composed of more iron D. More dense, cooler, and composed of less iron

11. The interior of Earth between a depth

of 5,200 km and 6,300 km is inferred to be composed mainly of A. B. C. D.

Silicon and Iron Silicon and Oxygen Iron and Lead Iron and Nickel

11. The interior of Earth between a depth

of 5,200 km and 6,300 km is inferred to be composed mainly of A. B. C. D.

Silicon and Iron Silicon and Oxygen Iron and Lead Iron and Nickel

12. The diagram below shows latitude

measurements every 10 degrees and longitude measurements every 15 degrees. What is the latitude and longitude of Point X? A. B. C. D.

40⁰S 45⁰E 50⁰N 45⁰W 60⁰S 30⁰W 75⁰N 30⁰E

12. The diagram below shows latitude

measurements every 10 degrees and longitude measurements every 15 degrees. What is the latitude and longitude of Point X? A. B. C. D.

40⁰S 45⁰E 50⁰N 45⁰W 60⁰S 30⁰W 75⁰N 30⁰E

13. What is the approximate rate of Earth’s

rotation? A. 1⁰ per day B. 1⁰ per year C. 15⁰ per day D. 15⁰ per hour

13. What is the approximate rate of Earth’s

rotation? A. 1⁰ per day B. 1⁰ per year C. 15⁰ per day D. 15⁰ per hour

14. There is a 4-hour solar time difference

between locations A and B. What is the difference in longitude between locations A and B? A. B. C. D.

15⁰ 23.5⁰ 45⁰ 60⁰

14. There is a 4-hour solar time difference

between locations A and B. What is the difference in longitude between locations A and B? A. B. C. D.

15⁰ 23.5⁰ 45⁰ 60⁰

15. Which inference about tides is best made

from this graph? A. The hourly rate of tidal change is always the same B. The rate of tidal change is greatest at high tide C. The tidal change is a random event D. The tidal change is cyclic

15. Which inference about tides is best made

from this graph? A. The hourly rate of tidal change is always the same B. The rate of tidal change is greatest at high tide C. The tidal change is a random event D. The tidal change is cyclic

16. In which direction does each of the rivers flow?

A. The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow east B. The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow west C. The Sapphire River flows east and the Garnet River flows west D. The Sapphire River flows west and the Garnet River flows east

16. In which direction does each of the rivers flow?

A. The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow east B. The Sapphire River and the Garnet River both flow west C. The Sapphire River flows east and the Garnet River flows west D. The Sapphire River flows west and the Garnet River flows east

17. What is the gradient between Points X and Y,

if the distance between them is 2 km? A. 40 m/km B. 80 m/km C. 100 m/km D. 120 m/km

17. What is the gradient between Points X and Y,

if the distance between them is 2 km? A. 40 m/km B. 80 m/km C. 100 m/km D. 120 m/km

18. What is the highest possible elevation of this

mountain top? A. 499 ft B. 419 ft C. 401 ft D. 420 ft

18. What is the highest possible elevation of this

mountain top? A. 499 ft B. 419 ft C. 401 ft D. 420 ft

19. An isobar is a line on the map which

connects points of equal A. Temperature B. Pressure C. Elevation D. Rainfall

19. An isobar is a line on the map which

connects points of equal A. Temperature B. Pressure C. Elevation D. Rainfall

20. How are latitude and longitude lines drawn on a globe of the Earth? A. Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the poles B. Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the equator C. Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the equator D. Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the poles

20. How are latitude and longitude lines drawn on a globe of the Earth? A. Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the poles B. Latitude lines are parallel and longitude lines meet at the equator C. Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the equator D. Longitude lines are parallel and latitude lines meet at the poles

21. From which set of polar and equatorial

diameters can the actual shape of the Earth be inferred? A. Polar diameter = 12,714 km Equatorial diameter = 12,714 km B. Polar diameter = 12,714 km Equatorial diameter = 12,756 km C. Polar diameter = 12,756 km Equatorial diameter = 12,756 km D. Polar diameter = 12,756 km Equatorial diameter = 12,714 km

21. From which set of polar and equatorial

diameters can the actual shape of the Earth be inferred? A. Polar diameter = 12,714 km Equatorial diameter = 12,714 km B. Polar diameter = 12,714 km Equatorial diameter = 12,756 km C. Polar diameter = 12,756 km Equatorial diameter = 12,756 km D. Polar diameter = 12,756 km Equatorial diameter = 12,714 km

22. The time at Point X is closest to

A. 6 a.m. B. 12 noon

C. 6 p.m. D. 12 midnight

22. The time at Point X is closest to

A. 6 a.m. B. 12 noon

C. 6 p.m. D. 12 midnight

23. What two parts of the Earth’s interior are considered to be part of the lithosphere? A. Asthenosphere and Stiffer Mantle B. Asthenosphere and Rigid Mantle C. Crust and Stiffer Mantle D. Crust and Rigid Mantle

23. What two parts of the Earth’s interior are considered to be part of the lithosphere? A. Asthenosphere and Stiffer Mantle B. Asthenosphere and Rigid Mantle C. Crust and Stiffer Mantle D. Crust and Rigid Mantle

24. Which of the layers of the Earth’s interior is liquid and not a solid? A. Crust B. Mantle C. Outer Core D. Inner Core

24. Which of the layers of the Earth’s interior is liquid and not a solid? A. Crust B. Mantle C. Outer Core D. Inner Core

25. It is solar noon at location X. At which location will solar noon next occur?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

25. It is solar noon at location X. At which location will solar noon next occur?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

26. In which two Earth regions is oxygen the second most abundant element by volume? A. Crust and Hydrosphere B. Crust and Core C. Hydrosphere and Troposphere D. Troposphere and Core

26. In which two Earth regions is oxygen the second most abundant element by volume? A. Crust and Hydrosphere B. Crust and Core C. Hydrosphere and Troposphere D. Troposphere and Core

27. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the sunken ship?

A. 20.5⁰N 70⁰E B. 20.5⁰N 70⁰W

C. 20.5⁰S 70⁰E D. 20.5⁰S 70⁰W

27. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of the sunken ship?

A. 20.5⁰N 70⁰E B. 20.5⁰N 70⁰W

C. 20.5⁰S 70⁰E D. 20.5⁰S 70⁰W

28. Which celestial object is shown in the photograph near the center of the star trails?

A. B. C. D.

The Sun The Moon Sirius Polaris

28. Which celestial object is shown in the photograph near the center of the star trails?

A. B. C. D.

The Sun The Moon Sirius Polaris

29. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Oswego, NY? A. 43⁰25’ N

76⁰30’W

B. 44⁰35’N

77⁰30’W

C. 76⁰30’N

43⁰25’W

D. 77⁰30’N

44⁰35’W

29. What is the approximate latitude and longitude of Oswego, NY? A. 43⁰25’ N

76⁰30’W

B. 44⁰35’N

77⁰30’W

C. 76⁰30’N

43⁰25’W

D. 77⁰30’N

44⁰35’W

30. Which city in NYS has a latitude and longitude of 42⁰05’N, 75⁰55’W, respectively? A. Elmira B. Binghamton C. Buffalo D. Old Forge

30. Which city in NYS has a latitude and longitude of 42⁰05’N, 75⁰55’W, respectively? A. Elmira B. Binghamton C. Buffalo D. Old Forge

31. At which New York State location would an observer measure the highest altitude of Polaris? A. New York City B. Slide Mountain C. Niagara Falls D. Plattsburgh

31. At which New York State location would an observer measure the highest altitude of Polaris? A. New York City B. Slide Mountain C. Niagara Falls D. Plattsburgh

32. A scientist places a plastic block in a stream at 1 p.m. By 5 p.m., the block had traveled 25 miles. What is the block’s rate of flow? A. 4.5 mi./hr. B. 5.0 mi./hr. C. 6.3 mi./hr. D. 7.2 mi./hr.

32. A scientist places a plastic block in a stream at 1 p.m. By 5 p.m., the block had traveled 25 miles. What is the block’s rate of flow? A. 4.5 mi./hr. B. 5.0 mi./hr. C. 6.3 mi./hr. D. 7.2 mi./hr.

33. Which contour interval is used on both topographic maps?

A. 10 ft

B. 20 ft

C. 30 ft

D. 40 ft

33. Which contour interval is used on both topographic maps?

A. 10 ft

B. 20 ft

C. 30 ft

D. 40 ft

34. What evidence can be used to determine that the land surface in the northeast corner of the map is relatively flat?

A. B. C. D.

A rapidly flowing river A large region covered by water The dark contour line labeled 300 The absence of many contour lines

34. What evidence can be used to determine that the land surface in the northeast corner of the map is relatively flat?

A. B. C. D.

A rapidly flowing river A large region covered by water The dark contour line labeled 300 The absence of many contour lines