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Regents Earth Science- Review for Unit Test #1 Measurement, Mapping
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1
What is the approximate latitude and longitude of point A?
15° S. 30° W.
15° S. 30° E.
15° N. 30° W.
15° N. 30° E.
2
On which side of the hill does the land have the steepest slope?
west
south
east
north
3
Which statement about a cumulus cloud seen over Syracuse, N.Y., is an inference?
The base of the cloud is 2.6 km above the ground
The cloud has an irregular shape
The cloud appears white
The cloud formed over Lake Ontario
4
A ship crosses the Prime Meridian, the altitude of Polaris is 65°. What is the ship's location?
65° South latitude, 0° longitude
65° North latitude, 0° longitude
0° latitude, 65° East longitude
0° latitude, 65° West longitude
5
Which hill could be 590 feet high?
B
C
D
A
6
How are latitude and longitude lines drawn on a globe of Earth?
Longitude lines are parallel,latitude lines meet at equator.
Latitude lines are parallel,longitude lines meet at equator
Longitude lines are parallel,latitude lines meet at poles.
Latitude lines are parallel,longitude lines meet at poles.
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2. In which phase (state) do most Earth materials have their greatest density?
liquid
solid
gas
8
How many hours was the lens kept open to create the star trails in this photograph?
1 hour
6 hours
3 hours
4 hours
9
What is the elevation of point Z? Elevations are expressed in meters.
240m
220m
190m
250m
10
If the time in Buffalo, NY, is 5 a.m., what time would it be in San Francisco,California?
3am
4am
2am
8am
11
The system of lines used to locate a certain place on Earth are called...
coordinate systems
axis system
latitude systems
great circle systems
12
The altitude of Polaris increases each night. Noon stays. Which direction is the ship moving?
due south
due east
due west
due north
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5. What is the approximate gradient of the hill between points x and y?
30 m/km
1 m/km
10 m/km
3 m/km
14
Which side of hill C is the steepest?
southwest
southeast
northeast
northwest
15
Which two locations are in the same New York State landscape region?
Binghamton and New York City
Albany and Old Forge
Massena and Mt. Marcy
Jamestown and Ithaca
16
A field trip to a lake was a taken. Which of these statements is most llikely an inference.
The water is clear enough to see the bottom of the lake
The surface temperature of the lake is 18.5°C
A log is floating in the lake
The large lake was formed by glacial action
17
What is the latitude of the ship's position at the time the measurement was taken?
20° North
10° North
40° North
70° North
18
The basis for the time difference between adjoining time zones is Earth’s
1° per hour rate of revolution
1° per hour rate of rotation
15° per hour rate of revolution
15° per hour rate of rotation
19
Mill River generally flows toward the
southwest
northeast
northwest
southeast
20
What is the density of a rock which has a mass of 35 grams, a volume of 7.0 cubic centimeters?
42 g/cm3
5.0 g/cm3
28 g/cm3
0.20 g/cm3
21
Which statement best describes Earth's approximate rates of rotation and revolution?
Earth's rotation rate is 15°/hour, revolution rate is 1°/day
Earth's rotation rate is 24°/hour, revolution rate 360°/day
Earth's rotation rate is 1°/hour, revolution rate is 15°/day
Earth's rotation rate 360°/hour, revolution rate is 24°/day
22
A sample of sphalerite has a mass of 176.0 grams. What is the volume of the sample?
44.0 cm3
40.0 cm3
31.4 cm3
22.7 cm3
23
Which reference line passes through both the North Pole and the South Pole?
0° latitude
Tropic of Capricorn (23.5°S)
0° longitude
Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N)
24
A plane takes off from a location at 17°S and flies to a new location 55° north of its start
55°N
28°N
38°N
72°N
25
Which New York State city is located at 42°39' N73°45' W?
Ithaca
Buffalo
Albany
Plattsburgh
