NY Regents Earth Science Practice Questions

5 free NY Regents Earth Science practice questions with worked answers. Tap an option to check your answer and read the explanation — then get a personalized study plan.

Question 1The Solar System and Orbits

Compared to the masses and densities of terrestrial planets, Jovian planets have

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Question 2Stars and Galaxies

The star Vega has an average surface temperature of 10,000 K and has a luminosity 70 times greater than that of the Sun. Which type of star is Vega?

Question 3Coordinates and Time Zones

The solar time difference between location A and location B is

A globe showing latitudes and longitudes with locations A and B marked. Location A is at 45 degrees North, 75 degrees West. Location B is at 15 degrees North, 15 degrees East.

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Question 4Earth's Motions and Cycles

The constellation Orion can be observed from New York State in the night sky during winter, but it can not be observed in the night sky during summer due to

Question 5The Solar System and Orbits

What is Earth's approximate rate of movement along its orbit?

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