EARTH SCIENCE REGENTS REVIEW #6

What are the two most abundant elements by mass found in Earth's crust?

The apparent daily path of the Sun changes with the seasons because 

Fossil evidence indicates that the earliest birds developed during which time interval? 

At point A, the East Pacific Ridge is the boundary between the

At which two positions of the Moon is an eclipse of the Sun or Moon possible? 

Compared to felsic igneous rocks, mafic igneous rocks contain greater amounts of 

If Lucy wanted to give Linus correct information about pebbles, which statement would true? 

Which object orbits Earth in both the (geocentric) and (heliocentric) models? 

Which planet is approximately thirty times farther from the Sun than Earth is? 

In which type of environment were these sedimentary rock layers most likely deposited? 

At which city is there a difference of 3 min and 20 sec. between P-waves and S-waves? 

What is the age of the most abundant surface bedrock in the Finger Lakes region of New York? 

At which drilling site would the oldest igneous bedrock most likely be found? 

Mill River generally flows toward the 

Which particle would usually settle most rapidly? 

What is the density of this material? 

In which direction is the sand being moved along this shoreline by (long-shore) currents? 

Compared to the thickness and density of the continental crust, oceanic crust is 

In general, the probability of flooding decreases when there is an increase in the amount of 

Which two locations are in the same New York State landscape region? 

How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsy pop?

Approximately how long does an earthquake P-wave take to travel 6500 kilometers?? 

The length of an Earth day is determined by the time required for approximately one

What is the elevation of point Z? 

Which sample best shows the physical properties associated with regional metamorphism? 

Whicht best explains the difference in the average yearly temp range for the two cities? 

During which era did the initial opening of the present-day Atlantic Ocean most likely occur?