Regents Earth Science Topic 3 Review

Question 1

During spring in the southern hemisphere, the northern hemisphere experiences

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Fall

Question 2

The sun appears to travel across the sky at a rate of

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15 deg/hr

Question 3

The altitude of the zenith is

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90 degrees

Question 4

From the spring equinox to the fall equinox, the sun rises

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North of due east

Question 5

Another name for March 21st is the

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Vernal Equinox

Question 6

March 21st is called the

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Spring Equinox

Question 7

What is the #1 reason we have seasons?

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The tilt of the earth

Question 8

June 21st is called the

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Summer Solstice

Question 9

The latitude line 23.5 degrees south of the equator is called the

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Tropic of Capricorn

Question 10

At what time of day will your shadow be the longest?

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Sunrise

Question 11

The entire world receives 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night on the

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Spring Equinox, Fall Equinox

Question 12

At what time of day will your shadow be the shortest?

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Noon

Question 13

The shortest day of the year in New York state is

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Winter Solstice

Question 14

From the fall equinox to the spring equinox, the sun sets

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South of due west

Question 15

The latitude line 23.5 degrees north of the equator is called the

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 16

New York state receives 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night on the

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Fall Equinox, Spring Equinox

Question 17

The earth is tilted on its axis at an angle of

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23.5 deg

Question 18

The point in the celestial sphere directly overhead is called the

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Zenith

Question 19

During summer in the northern hemisphere, the southern hemisphere experiences

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Winter

Question 20

All celestial bodies appear to rise in the

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East

Question 21

September 21st is called the

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Fall Equinox

Question 22

The longest day of the year in New York state is

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Summer Solstice

Question 23

The earth revolves around the sun once every

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365 days

Question 24

December 21st is called the

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Winter Solstice

Question 25

The earth revolves around the sun at a rate of

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1 degree/day

Regents Earth Science Topic 3 Review

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Regents Earth Science Topic 3 Review

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