Classification
Solar System
Maps
Brain Break
100
Using a ruler to measure the length of a stick is an example of
A) predicting the length of the stick by guessing
B) measuring the rate of change of the stick by making inferences
C) calculating the percent of error by using a proportion
D) extending the sense of sight by using an instrument
D
100
The phases of the Moon are caused by the
A) Sun's varying distance from the Moon
B) Moon's revolution around the Earth
C) Moon's varying distance from the Earth
D) Earth's revolution around the Sun
B
100
What is the contour interval on this map? Numbers are show in feet
10
100
Who invented the Oreo?
Samuel Porcello
200
A number of objects are grouped on the basis of common properties. What is this process called?
A) observation
B) classification
C) inference
D) measurement
B
200
What phase is the moon in at position 5?
Full moon
200
Where is it steepest? At point A or B? 
A
200
What year were the first 'modern' Olympics held?
1896
300
Scientists often use classification systems in order to A) extend their powers of observation
B) make direct comparisons with standard units of measurement
C) make more accurate interpretations
D) organize their observations in a meaningful way
D
300
What phase is the moon at in position1?
New Moon
300
A contour (topographic) map indicates that a stream is flowing across the landscape. If the stream has a constant volume, where on the map would the stream most likely have the highest velocity?
A) as the stream moves across several closely spaced contour lines
B) as the stream moves through a large region that has no contour lines
C) as the stream moves parallel to two contour lines D) as the stream moves across several widely spaced contour lines
A
300
What car company invented the first 3 point seat belt?
Volvo
400
While on a field trip to a large lake in New York State, an observer recorded four statements about this lake. Which of these statements is most likely an inference?
A) A log is floating in the lake.
B) The lake was formed by glacial action.
C) The water is clear enough to see the bottom of the lake.
D) The surface temperature of the lake is 18.5DC.
B
400
The new-moon phase occurs when the Moon is positioned between the Earth and the Sun. However; these positions do not always cause an eclipse (blocking) of the Sun because the
A) Moon's orbit is tilted relative to the Earth's orbit B) night side of the Moon faces toward the Earth
C) apparent diameter of the Moon is greatest during the new-moon phase
D) new-moon phase is visible only at night
A
400
A stream has a source at an elevation of 1,000 meters. It ends at a lake that has an elevation of 300 meters. If the lake is 200 kilometers away from the source, what is the average gradient of the stream?
A) 15. m/km
B) 10. m/km
C) 3.5 m/km
D) 1.5 m/km
C
400
What year were the first Regents Exams in NYS given?
1866