Herb Ritchie
Akron High School

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Regents Earth Science Pre Test… “You don’t know what you don’t know”

Circle your response which correctly completes the statement:

1. The Earth is closer to the Sun in the [Summer/Winter].
2. Humid air is [Heavier/Lighter] than dry air.
3. Ice floats because it is [lighter/less dense] than water.
4. In a bend in a creek or river (meander) the outside bank experiences [Higher/Lower] water velocity.
5. The earth [Rotates/Revolves] around the sun.
6. Diamonds and graphite (pencil lead) are chemically the [Same/Different].
7. Humans and dinosaurs lived at the [Same/Different] time.
8. The universe is currently [Expanding/Contracting/Stagnant].
9. Clouds are [Water Vapor/Liquid water].
10. Noon time shadows point [North/South/East/West].

Give a short response that answers the following:

11. Why do we see phases of the moon?

12. What is the maximum depth humans have drilled (dug) into the earth?

13. What causes most of the deaths in a hurricane?

14. Using current technology, how long would a trip to the next closest star take?

15. Where do we get our water from (the actual source not Wegmans or Culligan)?