NYS 2015 Earth science regents: Part A/B

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What weather map symbol is associated with extremely low air pressure?

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A low-pressure system is typically represented by a blue 'L' on weather maps.

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Where do most hurricanes that affect the east coast of the United States originally form?

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Most hurricanes form over the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean in summer.

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What process generates the energy released by stars?

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Nuclear fusion is the process that generates energy in stars.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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Which two New York State landscape regions have surface bedrock that formed about 1000 million years ago?

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The Hudson Highlands and Adirondack Mountains.

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What two factors have the most influence on the development of landscape features?

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Bedrock structure and climate variations.

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Define 'nuclear fusion'.

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Nuclear fusion is the process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is the significance of bedrock in landscape formation?

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Bedrock determines the type of soil and landforms that develop in an area.

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Explain the role of climate in shaping landscapes.

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Climate influences weathering, erosion, and deposition processes, which shape the landscape over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is a low-pressure system?

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A low-pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding locations, often associated with stormy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How do ocean temperatures affect hurricane formation?

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Warm ocean waters provide the energy needed for hurricanes to form and strengthen.

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