earth science regents review
SETS
Density is
As temperature increases, molecules...…
As temperature increases, density
As pressure increases...
How close or compact the molecules are
spread out... increases (direct relationship)
decreases (inverse relationship)
Molecules move closer together and density increases ... (direct…
Density is
How close or compact the molecules are
As temperature increases, molecules...…
spread out... increases (direct relationship)
1. The same objects have the
2. The closer isolines are...
3. The altitude of Polaris equals...
4. The Earth rotates
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
the latitude of the observer... Diagram: Observer's altitude = 66…
West to east... 15 degrees per hour... in 24 hours or one day
1. The same objects have the
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
2. The closer isolines are...
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
Earth's shape is
Hydrosphere
atmosphere layers density in order
Contour lines connect
slightly oblate spheroid, bulging at equator and flattening at…
all Earth's liquid water
atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere (least to Greatest)
equal elevations
Earth's shape is
slightly oblate spheroid, bulging at equator and flattening at…
Hydrosphere
all Earth's liquid water
Density remains the same regardless of…
Density (increases or decreases) when p…
As temperature increases, density (incr…
Water (contracts or expands) when it fr…
Pressure and temperature are constant
Increases
Decreases
Expands
Density remains the same regardless of…
Pressure and temperature are constant
Density (increases or decreases) when p…
Increases
1. The same objects have the
2. The closer isolines are...
3. The altitude of Polaris equals...
4. The Earth rotates
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
the latitude of the observer... Diagram: Observer's altitude = 66…
West to east... 15 degrees per hour... in 24 hours or one day
1. The same objects have the
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
2. The closer isolines are...
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
THESE CARDS ARE IN THEMATIC ORDER
4 Main Branches of Earth Science
Geology
Astronomy
the unit will be in capital letters
Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology, Oceanography
The study of the materials that make up the earth's surface (R…
The study of objects beyond the earth (Space, planets, stars,…
THESE CARDS ARE IN THEMATIC ORDER
the unit will be in capital letters
4 Main Branches of Earth Science
Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology, Oceanography
1. The same objects have the
2. The closer isolines are...
3. The altitude of Polaris equals...
4. The Earth rotates
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
the latitude of the observer... Diagram: Observer's altitude = 66…
West to east... 15 degrees per hour... in 24 hours or one day
1. The same objects have the
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
2. The closer isolines are...
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
1. The same objects have the
2. The closer isolines are...
3. The altitude of Polaris equals...
4. The Earth rotates
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
the latitude of the observer... Diagram: Observer's altitude = 66…
West to east... 15 degrees per hour... in 24 hours or one day
1. The same objects have the
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
2. The closer isolines are...
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
1. The same objects have the
2. The closer isolines are...
3. The altitude of Polaris equals...
4. The Earth rotates
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
the latitude of the observer... Diagram: Observer's altitude = 66…
West to east... 15 degrees per hour... in 24 hours or one day
1. The same objects have the
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
2. The closer isolines are...
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
anemometer
arid
autumnal equinox
big-bang
instrument used to determine wind speed.
climates that are extremely dry with low precipitation
September 23, when the sun's direct rays are at the equator, e…
the universe was created about 15 billion years ago
anemometer
instrument used to determine wind speed.
arid
climates that are extremely dry with low precipitation
1. The same objects have the
2. The closer isolines are...
3. The altitude of Polaris equals...
4. The Earth rotates
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
the latitude of the observer... Diagram: Observer's altitude = 66…
West to east... 15 degrees per hour... in 24 hours or one day
1. The same objects have the
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
2. The closer isolines are...
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
anemometer
arid
autumnal equinox
big-bang
instrument used to determine wind speed.
climates that are extremely dry with low precipitation
September 23, when the sun's direct rays are at the equator, e…
the universe was created about 15 billion years ago
anemometer
instrument used to determine wind speed.
arid
climates that are extremely dry with low precipitation
Density is
As temperature increases, molecules...…
As temperature increases, density
As pressure increases...
How close or compact the molecules are
spread out... increases (direct relationship)
decreases (inverse relationship)
Molecules move closer together and density increases ... (direct…
Density is
How close or compact the molecules are
As temperature increases, molecules...…
spread out... increases (direct relationship)
1. The same objects have the
2. The closer isolines are...
3. The altitude of Polaris equals...
4. The Earth rotates
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
the latitude of the observer... Diagram: Observer's altitude = 66…
West to east... 15 degrees per hour... in 24 hours or one day
1. The same objects have the
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
2. The closer isolines are...
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
Density remains the same regardless of…
Density (increases or decreases) when p…
As temperature increases, density (incr…
Water (contracts or expands) when it fr…
Pressure and temperature are constant
Increases
Decreases
Expands
Density remains the same regardless of…
Pressure and temperature are constant
Density (increases or decreases) when p…
Increases
1. The same objects have the
2. The closer isolines are...
3. The altitude of Polaris equals...
4. The Earth rotates
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
the latitude of the observer... Diagram: Observer's altitude = 66…
West to east... 15 degrees per hour... in 24 hours or one day
1. The same objects have the
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
2. The closer isolines are...
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
THESE CARDS ARE IN THEMATIC ORDER
4 Main Branches of Earth Science
Geology
Astronomy
the unit will be in capital letters
Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology, Oceanography
The study of the materials that make up the earth's surface (R…
The study of objects beyond the earth (Space, planets, stars,…
THESE CARDS ARE IN THEMATIC ORDER
the unit will be in capital letters
4 Main Branches of Earth Science
Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology, Oceanography
Density remains the same regardless of…
Density (increases or decreases) when p…
As temperature increases, density (incr…
Water (contracts or expands) when it fr…
Pressure and temperature are constant
Increases
Decreases
Expands
Density remains the same regardless of…
Pressure and temperature are constant
Density (increases or decreases) when p…
Increases
1. What will happen to an objects densi…
2. The closer isolines are...
3. The altitude of Polaris equals...
4. The Earth rotates
The density will remain the same (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
the latitude of the observer... Diagram: Observer's altitude = 66…
West to east... 15 degrees per hour... in 24 hours or one day... (360 d…
1. What will happen to an objects densi…
The density will remain the same (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
2. The closer isolines are...
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
Density remains the same regardless of…
Density (increases or decreases) when p…
As temperature increases, density (incr…
Water (contracts or expands) when it fr…
Pressure and temperature are constant
Increases
Decreases
Expands
Density remains the same regardless of…
Pressure and temperature are constant
Density (increases or decreases) when p…
Increases
the way the Earth is tilted on its axis…
Earth's tilt and rotation
solar eclipse
Solstice
What causes Earth to have seasons?
When the Moon moves directly between Earth and the Sun, shadow…
the day when the Sun reaches its greatest distance north or so…
the way the Earth is tilted on its axis…
What causes Earth to have seasons?
Earth's tilt and rotation
1. The same objects have the
2. The closer isolines are...
3. The altitude of Polaris equals...
4. The Earth rotates
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
the latitude of the observer... Diagram: Observer's altitude = 66…
West to east... 15 degrees per hour... in 24 hours or one day
1. The same objects have the
same density (NO MATTER WHAT SIZE)
2. The closer isolines are...
the steeper the gradient... (diagram: North side is steepest)
angle of insolation
barometer
climate
duration of insolation
The angle at which the sun's rays strike the earths surface... I…
an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure
The average weather conditions in an area over a long period o…
length of time from sunrise to sunset that the sun is in the s…
angle of insolation
The angle at which the sun's rays strike the earths surface... I…
barometer
an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure
Weathering
Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Carbonation
The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by mechanical o…
The type of weathering in which rock is physically broken into…
The process that breaks down rock through chemical changes; ch…
carbon dioxide forms with water to make carbonic acid, which d…
Weathering
The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by mechanical o…
Mechanical Weathering
The type of weathering in which rock is physically broken into…
As a ship crosses the Prime Meridian, a…
Which part of the Sun's electromagnetic…
Which weather change is most likely ind…
What is the primary function of the cle…
60° north latitude and 0° longitude.
Radio wave radiation.
A storm is approaching.
The glads allows short wavelength of radiation to enter, but r…
As a ship crosses the Prime Meridian, a…
60° north latitude and 0° longitude.
Which part of the Sun's electromagnetic…
Radio wave radiation.