Earth Science Regents Review

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What is the planetary wind belt where most storms move toward the northeast?

Back

30° N to 60° N

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What type of valley is formed by glacial action?

Back

U-shaped valley with scratched and grooved bedrock

Front

Why does ice change temperature faster than liquid water when equal masses receive the same energy?

Back

The specific heat of ice is less than the specific heat of liquid water.

Front

Where does high tide occur when the Moon is in a specific position?

Back

At location 1.

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What is the name of the depositional feature known as a delta?

Back

Delta

Front

Define 'specific heat'.

Back

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius.

Front

What is the difference between a U-shaped valley and a V-shaped valley?

Back

A U-shaped valley is formed by glacial erosion, while a V-shaped valley is formed by river erosion.

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What is the role of the Moon in ocean tides?

Back

The Moon's gravitational pull causes high and low tides on Earth.

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What is a glacier?

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A large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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Explain the process of erosion.

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.