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PS/EARTH SCIENCE The University of the State of New York REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION PHYSICAL SETTING EARTH SCIENCE Tuesday, June 22, 2010 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only This is a test of your knowledge of Earth science. Use that knowledge to answer all questions in this examination. Some questions may require the use of the 2010 Edition Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Earth Science. The reference tables are supplied separately. Be certain you have a copy of the 2010 Edition of these reference tables before you begin the examination. The answers to all questions are to be written in your separate answer booklet. Be sure to fill in the heading on the front of your answer booklet. You are to answer all questions in all parts of this examination according to the directions provided in the examination booklet. All work should be written in pen, except for graphs and drawings, which should be done in pencil. You may use scrap paper to work out the answers to the questions, but be sure to record all your answers in your answer booklet. When you have completed the examination, you must sign the statement printed on the first page of your answer booklet, indicating that you had no unlawful knowledge of the questions or answers prior to the examination and that you have neither given nor received assistance in answering any of the questions during the examination. Your answer booklet cannot be accepted if you fail to sign this declaration. Notice. . . A four-function or scientific calculator and a copy of the 2010 Edition Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Earth Science must be available for you to use while taking this examination. The use of any communications device is strictly prohibited when taking this examination. If you use any communications device, no matter how briefly, your examination will be invalidated and no score will be calculated for you. DO NOT OPEN THIS EXAMINATION BOOKLET UNTIL THE SIGNAL IS GIVEN. PS/EARTH SCIENCE Part A Answer all questions in this part. Directions (1 35): For each statement or question, write in your answer booklet the number of the word or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question. Some questions may require the use of the 2010 Edition Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Earth Science. 4 Which two stars are most similar in luminosity? (1) Betelgeuse and Barnard s Star (2) Procyon B and Proxima Centauri (3) Polaris and the Sun (4) Alpha Centauri and Sirius 1 The diagram below shows a heavy mass moving back and forth in a straight-line direction. The apparent direction of movement changes over time. 5 The map below shows the location of Chicxulub Crater created 65.5 million years ago by an asteroid impact. North America Atlantic Ocean Chicxulub Crater Pacific Ocean This device provides evidence that (1) Earth rotates (2) Earth s axis is tilted (3) Earth revolves (4) Earth has a magnetic pole This impact event occurred at the same time as the (1) extinction of the dinosaurs (2) initial opening of the Atlantic Ocean (3) formation of the Catskill Delta (4) evolution of the first mammals 2 Compared to the terrestrial planets, the Jovian planets have (1) smaller diameters (2) greater average densities (3) slower rates of rotation (4) longer periods of revolution 6 Where has the process of nuclear fusion been occurring for over four billion years? (1) in Earth s inner core (2) on the surface of the Moon (3) at lithospheric plate boundaries (4) in the Sun s interior 3 Which two factors cause the perpendicular rays of the Sun to move between 23.5 N and 23.5 S? (1) tilt of Earth s axis and Earth s revolution (2) tilt of Earth s axis and Earth s rotation (3) eccentricity of Earth s orbit and Earth s revolution (4) eccentricity of Earth s orbit and Earth s rotation P.S./E. Sci. June 10 South America 7 From Utica, New York, Polaris is observed at an altitude of approximately (1) 43 (3) 75 (2) 47 (4) 90 [2] 13 Which gas in Earth s upper atmosphere is beneficial to humans because it absorbs large amounts of ultraviolet radiation? (1) water vapor (3) nitrogen (2) methane (4) ozone 8 What is the dewpoint if the relative humidity is 100% and the air temperature is 20 C? (1) 0 C (3) 20 C (2) 10 C (4) 100 C 14 Which combination of climate factors generally results in the coldest temperatures? (1) low elevation and low latitude (2) low elevation and high latitude (3) high elevation and low latitude (4) high elevation and high latitude Air Pressure Air Pressure 9 Which graph best represents the change in air pressure as air temperature increases at Earth s surface? Air Temperature (1) 15 The cross sections below show the surface bedrock in two different locations 20 miles apart. Rock layers are labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, and X. The rock layers have not been overturned. Air Temperature (3) Air Pressure Air Pressure Location A Air Temperature (2) Location B 1 2 Air Temperature (4) X 3 10 Compared to an area of Earth s surface with gentle slopes, an area with steeper slopes most likely has (1) less infiltration and more runoff (2) less infiltration and less runoff (3) more infiltration and more runoff (4) more infiltration and less runoff 4 Rock layer X at location B is most likely the same relative age as which rock layer at location A? (1) 1 (3) 3 (2) 2 (4) 4 11 Which geographic region is the most common source region for the mT air masses that move into New York State? (1) northern Canada (2) Gulf of Mexico (3) Arctic Ocean (4) southwestern United States 16 In New York State, the risk of sunburn is greatest between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on summer days because (1) the air temperature is hot (2) the angle of insolation is high (3) Earth s surface reflects most of the sunlight (4) the Sun is closest to Earth 12 Which weather variable would most likely decrease ahead of an approaching storm system? (1) wind speed (3) cloud cover (2) air pressure (4) relative humidity P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [3] [OVER] 21 Silicate minerals contain the elements silicon and oxygen. Which list contains only silicate minerals? (1) graphite, talc, and selenite gypsum (2) potassium feldspar, quartz, and amphibole (3) calcite, dolomite, and pyroxene (4) biotite mica, fluorite, and garnet 17 Deforestation increases the greenhouse effect on Earth because deforestation causes the atmosphere to contain (1) more carbon dioxide, which absorbs infrared radiation (2) less carbon dioxide, which absorbs short-wave radiation (3) more oxygen, which absorbs infrared radiation (4) less oxygen, which absorbs short-wave radiation 22 The maps below labeled A, B, and C show three different stream drainage patterns. 18 The interior of Earth between a depth of 5200 kilometers and 6300 kilometers is inferred to be composed mostly of (1) silicon and iron (3) iron and lead (2) silicon and oxygen (4) iron and nickel A C Which factor is primarily responsible for causing these three different drainage patterns? (1) amount of precipitation (2) bedrock structure (3) stream discharge (4) prevailing winds 19 Which two processes lead directly to the formation of both breccia and conglomerate? (1) melting and solidification (2) heat and pressure (3) compaction and cementation (4) evaporation and precipitation 23 Brachiopod fossils were found in a layer of limestone rock. In which type of environment did the limestone layer form? (1) shallow marine (3) coastal plain (2) tropical forest (4) interior grassland 20 Which igneous rock is dark colored, cooled rapidly on Earth s surface, and is composed mainly of plagioclase feldspar, olivine, and pyroxene? (1) obsidian (3) gabbro (2) rhyolite (4) scoria P.S./E. Sci. June 10 B [4] 24 The block diagram below represents a portion of the Grand Canyon. 5000 ft This region is best classified as a (1) plateau (2) mountain (3) plain (4) lowland 25 The map below shows four watershed regions in New York State labeled A through D. Watersheds D Lake Ontario C Lake Erie A B Atlantic Ocean Which lettered section represents the watershed of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers? (1) A (3) C (2) B (4) D P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [5] [OVER] Base your answers to questions 26 and 27 on the diagram below, which shows specific events in the history of Earth from the beginning of the universe to the present. Years Before Present (billions) 0 0.4 Life first appears on land 1.5 Atmo rich sphere final ly becomes oxygen- 3.6 First life on Earth 4.6 Crust begins to form on Earth 10.0 13.7 Beginning of the universe (Not drawn to scale) 26 Approximately how many billion years after the beginning of the universe did a solid crust form on Earth? (1) 0.7 (3) 9.1 (2) 3.9 (4) 13.7 27 During which geologic era did life first appear on land? (1) Middle Archean (3) Middle Proterozoic (2) Paleozoic (4) Cenozoic P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [6] 28 Which cross section below best represents the conditions that cause early winter lake-effect snowstorms in New York State? Cold air Warm air Snow Snow Evaporation Evaporation Warm lake water Cold lake water Cold land Warm land (1) (3) Cold air Warm air Snow Snow Condensation Condensation Warm lake water Cold lake water Cold land Warm land (2) (4) 29 Which block diagram best represents the relative direction of plate motion at the San Andreas Fault? Plate Plate Plate Asthenosphere Plate Asthenosphere (1) (3) Plate Plate Plate Plate Asthenosphere Asthenosphere (2) P.S./E. Sci. June 10 (4) [7] [OVER] 30 Which diagram best shows the grain size of some common sedimentary rocks? Sandstone Smaller Shale Siltstone Larger Smaller Shale Siltstone Grain size Grain size (1) Shale Siltstone Smaller Larger (3) Siltstone Sandstone Grain size Larger Smaller Sandstone Grain size (2) (4) Density (g/cm3) Density (g/cm3) 31 Which graph best represents the relative densities of three different types of igneous rock? (1) (3) Density (g/cm3) Rhyolite Andesite Basalt Density (g/cm3) Rhyolite Andesite Basalt Rhyolite Andesite Basalt Rhyolite Andesite Basalt (2) P.S./E. Sci. June 10 Sandstone (4) [8] Shale Larger 32 The diagram below shows the magnetic polarity preserved by minerals within the bedrock of the oceanic crust near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Letters A, B, C, and D represent locations in the ocean-floor bedrock. Mid-Atlantic Ridge A C B Oceanic crust D Oceanic crust Mantle Key Magnetic Polarity of the Bedrock Normal Reversed The most recently formed bedrock is found at location (1) A (3) C (2) B (4) D 33 The diagram below shows a laboratory box used to demonstrate the process of convection in the atmosphere. Transparent tubes Transparent front Burning candle Which diagram has arrows that show the direction of airflow that occurs when the candle is burning? (1) P.S./E. Sci. June 10 (2) (3) [9] (4) [OVER] 34 The diagram below shows the Moon at four positions in its orbit around Earth as viewed from above the North Pole. The date of one of the four positions has been labeled. May 10, 2000 North Pole Sun s rays Earth Moon (Not drawn to scale) Which photograph shows the appearance of the Moon as viewed by an observer in New York State on May 17, 2000? (1) (2) (3) (4) 35 The diagram below represents a sample of rubidium-87 (87Rb). 87 Rb Which diagram represents the correct proportion of after two half-lives? 87 Rb 87 87Rb to its decay product, 87 Rb Rb 87 87 Sr (1) P.S./E. Sci. June 10 87 87 Sr (2) Sr Sr (3) [10] (4) 87Sr, Part B 1 Answer all questions in this part. Directions (36 50): For each statement or question, write in your answer booklet the number of the word or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question. Some questions may require the use of the 2010 Edition Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Earth Science. Base your answers to questions 36 through 38 on the block diagram below, which represents the landscape features associated with a meandering stream. WX is the location of a cross section. Location A indicates a landscape feature. A W X (Not drawn to scale) 36 The landscape feature at location A is best described as (1) a sandbar (3) a delta (2) an escarpment (4) a floodplain 37 Which particle of quartz shows evidence of being transported the farthest distance by the stream? (2) (1) (3) (4) 38 Which cross section best represents the shape of the stream bottom at WX? W X (1) P.S./E. Sci. June 10 W X W (2) X (3) [11] W X (4) [OVER] Base your answers to questions 39 through 42 on the geologic cross section below of a region of Earth s crust. Rock layers A through E have been labeled. Two index fossils are shown and their locations within the rock layers are indicated. A B C D E 39 What caused the valleys and ridges in this area? (1) Some rock layers are folded more than others. (2) Rock layers were not deposited in the valley areas. (3) Some rock layers are more resistant to weathering and erosion than others. (4) Folding caused the ridge rocks to undergo regional metamorphism. 40 Which list of rock layers best matches the deposited sediments from which they were formed? A calcite precipitates A plant remains B clay B mica C calcite precipitates C plant remains D shell fragments D clay (3) (1) A quartz sand A calcite precipitates B silt B halite precipitates C quartz sand C hematite D shell fragments D gypsum (2) P.S./E. Sci. June 10 (4) [12] 41 Approximately how many million years older than bedrock layer B is bedrock layer D? (1) 150 (3) 340 (2) 220 (4) 420 42 Evidence of tectonic activity in this cross section is provided by the (1) folding and tilting of the rock layers (2) faulting and movement of the rock layers (3) igneous intrusion into the rock layers (4) collision of crustal plate boundaries in the rock layers Base your answer to question 43 on the seismogram below. The seismogram was recorded at a seismic station and shows the arrival times of the first P-wave and S-wave from an earthquake. P-wave arrival 8:06 a.m. 8:08 S-wave arrival 8:10 8:12 8:14 8:16 Time 43 Which part of this seismogram is used to find the distance to the epicenter of the earthquake? (1) P-wave arrival time, only (2) S-wave arrival time, only (3) difference in the arrival time of the P-wave and S-wave (4) difference in the height of the P-wave and S-wave P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [13] [OVER] Base your answers to questions 44 through 47 on the maps and the passage below. The maps show differences in trade wind strength, ocean current direction, and water temperature associated with air-pressure changes from normal climate conditions to El Ni o conditions. Normal Climate Conditions Strong trade winds Warm water Strong equatorial currents Low air pressure High air pressure Cool water South America Strong trade winds Australia Western Pacific Strong ocean current Eastern Pacific El Ni o Conditions Weak trade winds Drier Air pressure than increases average Australia Western Pacific Air pressure decreases quatorial counter current Strong e Weak trade winds Warm water South America Weak ocean current Eastern Pacific El Ni o Conditions El Ni o conditions occur with a buildup of warm water in the equatorial Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America. The immediate cause of this buildup is a change in air pressure that weakens the southern trade winds. These are the planetary winds that move air from 30 S to the equator. Normally, these strong, steady winds, with the help of their counterparts in the Northern Hemisphere, push equatorial water westward away from South America. But, at intervals of two to seven years, these winds weaken, causing the westward water flow to reverse. This results in an accumulation of unusually warm water on the east side of the equatorial Pacific Ocean. This warm water not only changes the characteristics of the air above it, but also is thought to be the cause of weather changes around the world. El Ni o conditions may last only a few months, but often last a year or two. P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [14] 44 The trade winds between 30 S and the equator usually blow from the (1) northeast (3) northwest (2) southeast (4) southwest 45 Under normal climate conditions, what are the characteristics of the surface ocean current that flows along most of the west coast of South America? (1) cool water moving toward the equator (2) cool water moving away from the equator (3) warm water moving toward the equator (4) warm water moving away from the equator 46 During El Ni o conditions, air above the Pacific Ocean moving over the land on the equatorial west coast of South America is likely to be (1) cooler and drier than usual (3) warmer and drier than usual (2) cooler and wetter than usual (4) warmer and wetter than usual 47 Equatorial Pacific trade winds weaken during El Ni o conditions when air pressure (1) falls in the western Pacific and rises in the eastern Pacific (2) falls in both the western and eastern Pacific (3) rises in the western Pacific and falls in the eastern Pacific (4) rises in both the western and eastern Pacific P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [15] [OVER] Base your answers to questions 48 through 50 on the diagram below, which shows four tubes containing 500 milliliters of sediment labeled A, B, C, and D. Each tube contains well-sorted, loosely packed particles of uniform shape and size and is open at the top. The classification of the sediment in each tube is labeled. Silt Fine sand A Coarse sand B C Pebbles D (Not drawn to scale) 48 Water will be able to infiltrate each of these sediment samples if the sediment is (1) saturated and impermeable (3) unsaturated and impermeable (2) saturated and permeable (4) unsaturated and permeable 49 Water was poured into each tube of sediment and the time it took for the water to infiltrate to the bottom was recorded, in seconds. Which data table best represents the recorded results? Tubes Infiltration Time (s) Tubes Infiltration Time (s) A 5.2 A 2.4 B 3.4 B 2.9 C 2.8 C 3.6 D 2.3 D 3.8 (3) (1) Tubes Infiltration Time (s) Tubes Infiltration Time (s) A 3.2 A 3.0 B 3.3 B 5.8 C 3.2 C 6.1 D 3.3 D 2.8 (2) (4) 50 Each tube is filled with water to the top of the sediments and the tube is covered with a fine screen. The tubes are then tipped upside down so the water can drain. In which tube would the sediment retain the most water? (1) A (3) C (2) B (4) D P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [16] Part B 2 Answer all questions in this part. Directions (51 65): Record your answers in the spaces provided in your answer booklet. Some questions may require the use of the 2010 Edition Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Earth Science. Base your answers to questions 51 through 53 on the data table below, which shows some galaxies, their distances from Earth, and the velocities at which they are moving away from Earth. Name of Galaxy Virgo Distance (million light-years) Velocity (thousand km/s) 70 1.2 900 15 Leo 1100 19 Bootes 2300 40 Hydra 3600 61 Ursa Major 1 One light-year = distance light travels in one year 51 On the grid in your answer booklet, use an X to plot the distance and velocity for each galaxy from the data table to show the relationship between each galaxy s distance from Earth and the velocity at which it is moving away from Earth. Connect the Xs with a smooth line. [1] 52 State the general relationship between a galaxy s distance from Earth and the velocity at which the galaxy is moving away from Earth. [1] 53 Another galaxy is traveling away from Earth at a velocity of 70 thousand kilometers per second. Estimate that galaxy s distance from Earth in million light-years. [1] P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [17] [OVER] Base your answers to questions 54 through 57 on map A and map B below, and on map C in your answer booklet, which show evidence that much of New York State was once covered by a glacial ice sheet. Map A shows the location of the Finger Lakes Region in New York State. The boxed areas on map A were enlarged to create maps B and C. Map B shows a portion of a drumlin field near Oswego, New York. Map C, in your answer booklet, shows the locations of glacial moraines and outwash plains on Long Island, New York. Map A Lake Ontario Rochester Map B Lake Ontario Oswego Oswego Map B Lake Erie Finger Lakes Region N Long Island Sound Key Drumlins Map C 54 The arrangement of the drumlins on map B indicates that a large ice sheet advanced across New York State in which compass direction? [1] 55 The diagrams below represent three sediment samples labeled X, Y, and Z. These samples were collected from three locations marked with empty boxes ( ) on map C in your answer booklet. Sample X Sample Y Sample Z Sorted particlesize range: 0.005 0.09 cm Unsorted particlesize range: 0.01 62 cm Sorted particlesize range: 0.1 0.3 cm (Not drawn to scale) In your answer booklet, write the letter of each sample in the correct box on map C to indicate the location from which each sample was most likely collected. [1] P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [18] 56 The drawing below shows a glacial erratic found on the beach of the north shore of Long Island near the Harbor Hill moraine. This boulder is composed of one-billion-year-old gneiss. Glacial erratic Which New York State landscape region has surface bedrock similar in age to this erratic? [1] 57 Explain how the effect of global warming on present-day continental glaciers could affect New York City and Long Island. [1] Base your answers to questions 58 through 60 on the geologic cross section below. The rock layers have not been overturned. . . . ..... .... ..... ..... .... ..... . . . . . . . ..... ... .... ..... ... .... .... ..... ...... .... ..... . . Key Basalt Contact metamorphism (Not drawn to scale) 58 The index fossil Dicellograptus was found in the shale layer. During which geologic time period did this shale layer form? [1] 59 Describe one piece of evidence from the cross section that supports the inference that the fault is older than the basalt intrusion. [1] 60 Explain why carbon-14 could not be used to determine the age of the Dicellograptus fossil. [1] P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [19] [OVER] Base your answers to questions 61 through 65 on the map and the modified Mercalli intensity scale below. The map shows modified Mercalli intensity scale damage zones resulting from a large earthquake that occurred in 1964. The earthquake s epicenter was near Anchorage, Alaska. The cities Kodiak and Anchorage are shown on the map. The Mercalli scale describes earthquake damage at Earth s surface. Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale I Instrumental: detected only by instruments VII II Very feeble: noticed only by people at rest VIII III Slight: felt by people at rest Like passing of a truck IX IV V VI Moderate: generally perceptible by people in motion Loose objects disturbed Rather strong: dishes broken, bells rung, pendulum clocks stopped People awakened Destructive: chimneys fall, much damage in substantial buildings, heavy furniture overturned Ruinous: great damage to substantial structures Ground cracked, pipes broken X Very disastrous: few structures left standing XII [20] Disastrous: many buildings destroyed XI Strong: felt by all, some people frightened Damage slight, some plaster cracked P.S./E. Sci. June 10 Very strong: noticed by people in autos Damage to poor construction Catastrophic: total destruction 61 Describe one type of damage that occurred in Anchorage but not in Kodiak. [1] 62 Write the names of the two converging tectonic plates that caused this earthquake. [1] 63 Explain why S-waves from this earthquake were not directly received on the opposite side of Earth. [1] 64 This earthquake produced a large ocean-floor displacement. Identify one dangerous geologic event affecting Pacific Ocean shorelines as a result of this ocean-floor displacement. [1] 65 Determine the latitude and longitude of this epicenter. Include the units and compass directions in your answer. [1] P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [21] [OVER] Part C Answer all questions in this part. Directions (66 85): Record your answers in the spaces provided in your answer booklet. Some questions may require the use of the 2010 Edition Reference Tables for Physical Setting/Earth Science. Base your answers to questions 66 through 69 on the map in your answer booklet, which shows partially drawn contour lines. Xs indicate elevations in meters. Letters A, B, C, and D represent locations on the map. 66 On the map in your answer booklet, complete the 250-meter contour line. [1] 67 On the portion of the map showing contour lines in your answer booklet, place an X in an area where an elevation of 55 meters is located. [1] 68 Calculate the stream gradient from elevation A to elevation B. Label your answer with the correct units. [1] 69 On the grid in your answer booklet, construct a topographic profile along line CD. Plot with an X the elevation of each contour line that crosses line CD. Connect the Xs from C to D with a smooth, curved line to complete the profile. Elevations C and D have already been plotted. [1] Base your answers to questions 70 through 73 on the diagrams below, which show the apparent path and solar noon positions of the Sun on specific dates at three different locations on Earth. Location A Mar 21 Sep 23 Jun 21 Jun 21 Dec 21 E N Location C Location B Mar 21 Sep 23 Dec 21 Observer S W N Jun 21 S E Observer S W S S Mar 21 Sep 23 Observer S 70 What evidence indicates that the observer at location A is at the equator? [1] 71 Explain why the observer s shadow at location B will always point northward at solar noon. [1] 72 On the diagram in your answer booklet, draw a line representing the apparent path of the Sun at location B on August 21. [1] 73 How many hours of daylight are seen by the observer at location C on June 21? P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [22] [1] Base your answers to questions 74 through 77 on the passage below. The Moon Is Moving Away While Earth s Rotation Slows Tides on Earth are primarily caused by the gravitational force of the Moon acting on Earth s surface. The Moon causes two tidal bulges to occur on Earth: the direct tidal bulge occurs on the side facing the Moon, and the indirect tidal bulge occurs on the opposite side of Earth. Since Earth rotates, the bulges are swept forward along Earth s surface. This advancing bulge helps pull the Moon forward in its orbit, resulting in a larger orbital radius. The Moon is actually getting farther away from Earth, at a rate of approximately 3.8 centimeters per year. The Moon s gravity is also pulling on the direct tidal bulge. This pulling on the bulge causes friction of ocean water against the ocean floor, slowing the rotation of Earth at a rate of 0.002 second per 100 years. 74 The diagram in your answer booklet shows the Moon and Earth in line with each other in space. On the diagram, place an X on Earth s surface to indicate where the direct tidal bulge is occurring. [1] 75 Explain why the force of gravity between the Moon and Earth will decrease over time. [1] 76 In 100,000 years, the rotation of Earth will be slower by how many seconds? [1] 77 Explain why the Moon has a greater influence than the Sun on Earth s tides. [1] P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [23] [OVER] Base your answers to questions 78 through 81 on the cross section below, which shows the bedrock structure of a portion of the lithosphere. Letters A through D represent locations in the lithosphere. Continental mountains Quartzite Sea level A B Slate Phyllite Schist Gneiss C Granite mountain core caused by melting of older rocks D Hornfels uc t Subd in g p e l at of t rus cc i an ce o Mantle (Not drawn to scale) 78 Identify one of the most abundant minerals in the metamorphic rock at location A. 79 Explain why the type of rock changes between locations B and C. 80 Identify the grain size of the metamorphic rock at location D. [1] [1] [1] 81 Explain why the oceanic crust subducts beneath the continental crust when the two plates collide. [1] P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [24] 10 08 04 00 10 10 53 51 996 10 00 996 Base your answers to questions 82 through 85 on the information and weather map below. The weather map shows the center of a low-pressure system. The symbol represents the dry line which separates cT and mT air masses. Isobars are drawn at intervals of 4 millibars. Letter A indicates a weather station model. 47 43 35 24 28 19 43 34 48 44 L 45 39 61 58 62 58 25 20 49 45 66 63 52 25 50 32 A 50 44 Nebraska 44 42 48 21 66 64 68 67 49 30 57 55 68 66 71 70 Dry line 70 67 49 36 71 66 73 71 72 67 N 74 68 82 The atmospheric conditions in eastern Nebraska are represented on the map by a station model labeled A. In your answer booklet, fill in the correct information for each weather variable, based on station model A. [1] 83 Compared to the temperature and humidity of the air on the east side of the dry line, describe the temperature and humidity of the air on the west side. [1] 84 Explain why the warm air is rising along the warm front. [1] 85 In what compass direction will the center of this low-pressure system most likely move if it follows a normal storm track? [1] P.S./E. Sci. June 10 [25] PS/EARTH SCIENCE Printed on Recycled Paper PS/EARTH SCIENCE The University of the State of New York Performance Test Score (Maximum Score: 16) REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION PHYSICAL SETTING EARTH SCIENCE A Tuesday, June 22, 2010 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only ANSWER BOOKLET I Male Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sex: I Female Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maximum Score Part Grade . . . . . . . . . Answer all questions in this examination. Record your answers in this booklet. 35 B 1 15 B 2 15 C Student s Score 20 Total Written Test Score (Maximum Raw Score: 85) Final Score (from conversion chart) Raters Initials: Rater 1 . . . . . . . . . . Rater 2 . . . . . . . . . . Part B 1 Part A 1 ............ 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ............ 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ............ 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ............ 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ............ 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 . . . . . . . . . . . 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ............ 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ............ 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ............ 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . . . . . 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ............ 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . Part B 1 Score Part A Score The declaration below must be signed when you have completed the examination. I do hereby affirm, at the close of this examination, that I had no unlawful knowledge of the questions or answers prior to the examination and that I have neither given nor received assistance in answering any of the questions during the examination. Signature For Raters Only Part B 2 51 Velocity Versus Distance Velocity (thousand km/s) 80 70 60 50 40 51 30 20 10 0 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 4400 Distance (million light-years) 52 52 53 million light-years 53 54 54 55 Map C nd d Sou slan ong I L 55 aine ill mor arbor H ash plain ine H Outw mora oma R on ko n k in sh pla Outwa Atlantic Ocean [2] For Raters Only 56 56 57 57 58 Period 58 59 59 60 60 61 61 62 ________________________________Plate and ___________________________Plate 62 63 63 64 64 65 Latitude: ___________________________ 65 Longitude: ___________________________ Total Score for Part B 2 [3] [OVER] For Raters Only Part C 66 67 460 x 490 x 450 x 350 x A 340 x 390 x 450 x D 540 x 460 x 580 x 520 x 430 x 500 360 x 280 x Bl 300 x 350 x 250 x ue C 250 St x re a 240 x m 310 150 x x 250 B 290 x 420 x 400 x 510 x 470 x 250 x 66 180 x 67 200 x 350 x 300 x 540 x 360 x 25 0 Ocean N Contour interval = 50 meters 0 1 2 3 68 4 5 6 7 8 km 68 [4] 69 For Raters Only 600 550 Elevation (m) 500 450 400 69 350 300 250 200 C Distance (km) D 70 70 71 71 72 Location B Jun 21 Mar 21 Sep 23 Dec 21 72 E N Observer S W 73 h 73 [5] [OVER] For Raters Only 74 North Pole 74 Moon Earth (Not drawn to scale) 75 75 76 s 76 77 77 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 [6] 82 Air temperature: For Raters Only ______________ F Dewpoint: ______________ F Wind direction from: ______________ Wind speed: ______________ knots Cloud cover: ______________ % 82 83 Temperature: _____________________________________________________________ 83 Humidity: ________________________________________________________________ 84 84 85 85 Total Score for Part C [7] PS/EARTH SCIENCE Printed on Recycled Paper PS/EARTH SCIENCE Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Earth Science June 2010 Chart for Converting Total Test Raw Scores to Final Examination Scores (Scale Scores) (Not to be used for the Braille Edition) To determine the student s final score, locate the student s Total Performance Test Score across the top of the chart and the Total Written Test Score down the side of the chart. The point where the two scores intersect is the student s final examination score. For example, a student receiving a Total Performance Test Score of 10 and Total Written Test Score of 71 would receive a final examination score of 90. Total Performance Test Score Total Written Test Score 16 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 100 99 99 98 98 97 97 97 96 96 95 94 94 93 92 92 92 91 90 89 89 88 87 86 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 80 79 78 77 76 75 75 74 73 72 71 99 99 99 98 98 97 97 96 95 95 95 94 94 93 92 92 91 90 90 89 89 88 87 86 85 84 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 78 77 76 75 74 73 73 72 71 99 98 98 98 98 97 97 96 95 95 94 93 93 92 92 92 91 90 89 88 88 87 87 86 85 84 83 82 81 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 75 74 73 72 71 70 99 98 98 97 97 96 96 95 95 95 94 93 93 92 91 91 90 89 89 88 88 87 86 85 84 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 72 71 70 98 98 98 97 97 96 96 95 94 94 93 92 92 92 91 91 90 89 88 87 87 86 86 85 84 83 82 81 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 75 74 73 72 71 70 69 98 97 97 96 96 95 95 94 94 94 93 92 92 91 90 90 89 88 88 87 87 86 85 84 83 82 82 81 80 79 78 77 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 71 70 69 97 96 96 95 95 95 95 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24 24 22 20 19 18 16 14 69 67 67 66 65 64 62 61 61 60 58 57 56 55 54 52 51 50 49 48 46 45 44 43 41 40 38 37 36 34 33 32 30 28 27 26 24 23 21 20 18 17 16 14 69 67 66 65 64 64 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 54 53 52 51 50 48 47 46 45 43 42 41 40 38 36 35 34 32 31 30 28 27 25 24 23 21 19 18 17 15 13 68 66 65 65 64 63 61 60 60 59 57 56 55 54 53 51 50 49 48 47 45 44 43 42 40 39 37 36 35 33 31 31 29 27 26 25 23 22 20 19 17 16 14 13 Total Performance Test Score 10 9 8 7 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 56 56 55 53 52 50 50 49 47 46 44 44 42 41 39 39 37 35 34 33 31 30 28 27 26 24 22 22 20 18 16 16 14 12 67 65 64 63 62 62 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 52 51 50 49 48 46 45 44 43 41 40 39 38 36 34 34 32 30 29 28 26 25 23 22 21 19 17 16 15 13 11 Page 2 66 64 63 63 62 61 59 58 57 57 55 54 53 51 51 49 48 47 46 45 43 42 40 40 38 37 35 34 33 31 29 29 27 25 24 23 21 20 18 17 15 14 12 11 65 63 62 62 61 60 58 57 57 56 54 53 52 51 50 48 47 46 45 44 42 41 40 39 37 36 34 33 32 30 28 28 26 24 23 22 20 19 17 16 14 13 11 10 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 64 62 61 61 60 59 57 56 55 55 53 52 51 50 49 47 46 45 44 43 41 40 38 38 36 35 33 32 31 29 27 27 25 23 22 21 19 18 16 15 13 12 10 9 63 61 60 60 59 58 56 55 54 54 52 51 50 48 48 46 45 44 43 42 40 39 37 37 35 34 32 31 30 28 26 26 24 22 21 20 18 17 15 14 12 11 9 8 62 60 59 58 57 57 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 47 46 45 44 43 41 40 39 38 36 35 34 33 31 29 29 27 25 24 23 21 20 18 17 16 14 12 11 10 8 6 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 49 48 48 46 45 43 43 42 40 39 37 37 35 34 32 31 30 28 27 26 24 23 21 20 19 17 15 14 13 11 9 9 7 5 59 57 56 55 54 54 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 44 43 42 41 40 38 37 36 35 33 32 31 30 28 26 26 24 22 21 20 18 17 15 14 13 11 9 8 7 5 3 57 55 55 54 53 52 50 49 49 48 46 45 44 43 42 40 39 38 37 36 34 33 32 31 29 28 26 25 24 22 21 20 18 16 15 14 12 11 9 8 6 5 4 2 55 54 53 52 51 50 48 48 47 46 44 43 43 41 40 38 37 37 35 34 32 31 30 29 27 26 25 23 22 20 19 18 16 14 14 12 10 9 8 6 4 3 2 0 FOR TEACHERS ONLY The University of the State of New York REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION PS ES PHYSICAL SETTING/EARTH SCIENCE Tuesday, June 22, 2010 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only SCORING KEY AND RATING GUIDE Directions to the Teacher: Refer to the directions on page 2 before rating student papers. Updated information regarding the rating of this examination may be posted on the New York State Education Department s web site during the rating period. Check this web site http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/ and select the link Examination Scoring Information for any recently posted information regarding this examination. This site should be checked before the rating process for this examination begins and several times throughout the Regents examination period. Part A and Part B 1 Allow 1 credit for each correct response. Part B 1 Part B 1 Part A 1 . . . . .1. . . . . . . 13 . . . . .4 . . . . . . . 25 . . . . 3. . . . . . . 36 . . . . .4 . . . . . . . 44 . . . . .2 . . . . . . . 2 . . . . .4. . . . . . . 14 . . . . .4 . . . . . . . 26 . . . . 3. . . . . . . 37 . . . . .4 . . . . . . . 45 . . . . .1 . . . . . . . 3 . . . . .1. . . . . . . 15 . . . . .3 . . . . . . . 27 . . . . 2. . . . . . . 38 . . . . .1 . . . . . . . 46 . . . . .4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . .2. . . . . . . 16 . . . . .2 . . . . . . . 28 . . . . 1. . . . . . . 39 . . . . .3 . . . . . . . 47 . . . . .3 . . . . . . . 5 . . . . .1. . . . . . . 17 . . . . .1 . . . . . . . 29 . . . . 4. . . . . . . 40 . . . . .1 . . . . . . . 48 . . . . .4 . . . . . . . 6 . . . . .4. . . . . . . 18 . . . . .4 . . . . . . . 30 . . . . 2. . . . . . . 41 . . . . .2 . . . . . . . 49 . . . . .1 . . . . . . . 7 . . . . .1. . . . . . . 19 . . . . .3 . . . . . . . 31 . . . . 4. . . . . . . 42 . . . . .1 . . . . . . . 50 . . . . .1 . . . . . . . 8 . . . . .3. . . . . . . 20 . . . . .4 . . . . . . . 32 . . . . 3. . . . . . . 43 . . . . .3 . . . . . . . 9 . . . . .2. . . . . . . 21 . . . . .2 . . . . . . . 33 . . . . 1. . . . . . . 10 . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . 22 . . . . .2 . . . . . . . 34 . . . . 2. . . . . . . 11 . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 23 . . . . .1 . . . . . . . 35 . . . . 2. . . . . . . 12 . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . 24 . . . . .1 . . . . . . . Part A Score Part B 1 Score PHYSICAL SETTING/EARTH SCIENCE continued Directions to the Teacher Follow the procedures below for scoring student answer papers for the Physical Setting/Earth Science examination. Additional information about scoring is provided in the publication Information Booklet for Scoring Regents Examinations in the Sciences. Use only red ink or red pencil in rating Regents papers. Do not correct the student s work by making insertions or changes of any kind. For Part A and Part B 1, indicate by means of a check mark each incorrect or omitted answer. In the box provided at the end of each part, record the number of questions the student answered correctly for that part. At least two science teachers must participate in the scoring of each student s responses to the Part B 2 and Part C open-ended questions. Each of these teachers should be responsible for scoring a selected number of the open-ended questions on each answer paper. No one teacher is to score all the open-ended questions on a student s answer paper. Students responses must be scored strictly according to the Scoring Key and Rating Guide. For open-ended questions, credit may be allowed for responses other than those given in the rating guide if the response is a scientifically accurate answer to the question and demonstrates adequate knowledge as indicated by the examples in the rating guide. In the student s answer booklet, record the number of credits earned for each answer in the box printed to the right of the answer lines or spaces for that question. Fractional credit is not allowed. Only whole-number credit may be given to a response. Units need not be given when the wording of the questions allows such omissions. Raters should enter the scores earned for Part A, Part B 1, Part B 2, and Part C on the appropriate lines in the box printed on the answer booklet, and then should add these four scores and enter the total in the box labeled Total Written Test Score. The student s score for the Earth Science Performance Test should be entered in the space provided. Then, the student s raw scores on the performance test and written test should be converted to a scale score by using the conversion chart that will be posted on the Department s web site http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/ on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. The student s scale score should be entered in the labeled box on the student s answer booklet. The scale score is the student s final examination score. On the front of the student s answer booklet, raters must enter their initials on the lines next to Rater 1 or Rater 2. All student answer papers that receive a scale score of 60 through 64 must be scored a second time. For the second scoring, a different committee of teachers may score the student s paper or the original committee may score the paper, except that no teacher may score the same open-ended questions that he/she scored in the first rating of the paper. The school principal is responsible for assuring that the student s final examination score is based on a fair, accurate, and reliable scoring of the student s answer paper. Because scale scores corresponding to raw scores in the conversion chart may change from one examination to another, it is crucial that for each administration, the conversion chart provided for that administration be used to determine the student s final score. [2] PHYSICAL SETTING/EARTH SCIENCE continued Part B 2 Allow a total of 15 credits for this part. The student must answer all questions in this part. 51 [1] Allow 1 credit if the centers of all five Xs are plotted within the circles shown on the grid below and are correctly connected with a line that passes within the circles. Note: It is recommended that an overlay be used to ensure reliability in rating. Allow credit if a symbol other than an X is used. Velocity Versus Distance Velocity (thousand km/s) 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 3600 4000 4400 Distance (million light-years) 52 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: As the distance increases, the velocity increases. The farther from Earth, the faster it moves. The farther a galaxy is from Earth, the greater the velocity. direct relationship 53 [1] Allow 1 credit for any value from 3900 to 4300 million light-years. [3] [OVER] PHYSICAL SETTING/EARTH SCIENCE continued 54 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: southeastward from NW to SE south southeastward from N to S 55 [1] Allow 1 credit if all three letters are placed in the correct boxes. Example of a 1-credit response: Map C und nd So Isla Long Y Z oraine r Hill m Harbo utwash plain aine O mor oma R on ko n k in sh pla Outwa X Atlantic Ocean 56 [1] Allow 1 credit for Hudson Highlands or Adirondack Mountains. 57 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: Global warming will cause glaciers to melt, which will raise the sea level. New York City and Long Island could be flooded when the sea level rises. [4] PHYSICAL SETTING/EARTH SCIENCE continued 58 [1] Allow 1 credit for Ordovician Period. 59 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: The basalt intrusion cuts across the fault. The intrusion is not displaced by the fault. The fault does not cut across the basalt intrusion. 60 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: The fossil is too old. 14C dating is inaccurate because very little 14C is present. 14C has a short half-life. 61 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: Chimneys fell. Heavy furniture overturned. Anchorage suffered much damage to substantial structures. 62 [1] Allow 1 credit for both North American Plate and Pacific Plate. 63 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: S-waves were absorbed through the liquid outer core. S-waves cannot travel through the liquid outer core. 64 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: tsunami coastal flooding 65 [1] Allow 1 credit if both responses are correct. Latitude: any value from 61 N to 62 N Longitude: any value from 147 W to 148 W [5] [OVER] PHYSICAL SETTING/EARTH SCIENCE continued Part C Allow a total of 20 credits for this part. The student must answer all questions in this part. 66 [1] Allow 1 credit. An example of an acceptable response is shown below. If additional contour lines are drawn, all contour lines must be correct to receive credit. 67 [1] Allow 1 credit if the center of the X is within the shaded sections between the 50- and 100-meter contour lines. Example of a 2-credit response for questions 66 and 67: 460 x 490 x 450 x 350 x A 340 x 390 x 450 x D 540 x 460 x 580 x 520 x 430 x 500 360 x 280 x Bl 300 x 350 x 250 x ue C 250 St x re a 240 x m 310 150 x x 250 B 290 x 420 x 400 x 510 x 470 x 250 x 180 x 200 x 350 x 300 x 540 x 360 x 25 0 Ocean N Contour interval = 50 meters 0 1 2 [6] 3 4 5 6 7 8 km PHYSICAL SETTING/EARTH SCIENCE continued 68 [1] Allow 1 credit for any value from 28.0 to 29.0 with the correct units. Acceptable units include, but are not limited to: m/km meters/kilometer 69 [1] Allow 1 credit if the centers of all student-plotted Xs are located within the circles shown below and are correctly connected with a line that passes within the circles. The line must have the highest elevation between 550 and 600 meters. Note: It is recommended that an overlay be used to ensure reliability in rating. Allow credit if a symbol other than an X is used. Example of a 1-credit response: 600 550 Elevation (m) 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 C Distance (km) D 70 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: The Sun is directly overhead at solar noon on March 21. The Sun reaches an altitude of 90 on an equinox. Each apparent path of the Sun has a daylight duration of 12 hours. 71 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: Location B represents an area where the Sun is above the southern horizon at solar noon. The Sun is in the southern portion of the sky. [7] [OVER] PHYSICAL SETTING/EARTH SCIENCE continued 72 [1] Allow 1 credit for a line drawn approximately parallel to the existing Sun s paths and within the shaded portion shown below. Location B Jun 21 Mar 21 Sep 23 Dec 21 E Observer N S W 73 [1] Allow 1 credit for 24 h. 74 [1] Allow 1 credit for the center of an X placed within the shaded area on Earth s surface as shown in the diagram below. North Pole Moon Earth (Not drawn to scale) 75 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable explanations include, but are not limited to: The Moon gets farther away from Earth. As distance between objects increases, the gravitational attraction decreases. 76 [1] Allow 1 credit for 2 s. 77 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: The Moon is closer to Earth than the Sun. The Moon s gravitational attraction to Earth is greater than the Sun s. [8] PHYSICAL SETTING/EARTH SCIENCE concluded 78 [1] Allow 1 credit for calcite or dolomite. 79 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: Heat and pressure increase from B to C. Regional metamorphism is greatest at C. different grades of metamorphism 80 [1] Allow 1 credit for fine. 81 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: The oceanic crust is more dense than the continental crust. 82 [1] Allow 1 credit if all five responses are correct, as shown below. Air temperature: ________50________ F Dewpoint: ________44________ F Wind direction from: ___SE or southeast__ Wind speed: ________10________ knots Cloud cover: _______100________ % 83 [1] Allow 1 credit for a correct response for temperature and for humidity. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: Temperature: The air on the west side of the dry line is cooler. lower Humidity: lower on the west side drier less 84 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: Warm air is less dense than cool air. Cool air is more dense than warm air. 85 [1] Allow 1 credit. Acceptable responses include, but are not limited to: toward the northeast northeastward eastward [9] [OVER] Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Earth Science June 2010 Chart for Converting Total Test Raw Scores to Final Examination Scores (Scale Scores) The Chart for Determining the Final Examination Score for the June 2010 Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Earth Science will be posted on the Department s web site http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/ on Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Conversion charts provided for previous administrations of the Regents Examination in Physical Setting/Earth Science must NOT be used to determine students final scores for this administration. Submitting Online Teacher Evaluations of the Test to the Department Suggestions and feedback from teachers provide an important contribution to the test development process. The Department provides an online evaluation form for State assessments. It contains spaces for teachers to respond to several specific questions and to make suggestions. Instructions for completing the evaluation form are as follows: 1. Go to www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/exameval. 2. Select the test title. 3. Complete the required demographic fields. 4. Complete each evaluation question and provide comments in the space provided. 5. Click the SUBMIT button at the bottom of the page to submit the completed form. [10] Map to Core Curriculum June 2010 Physical Setting/Earth Science Key Ideas/Performance Indicators Math Key Idea 1 Math Key Idea 2 Math Key Idea 3 Science Inquiry Key Idea 1 Question Numbers Part A Part B Standard 1 51 9, 26, 31, 35 49, 50, 52, 53 3, 5, 6, 12, 13, 39, 42, 54, 63 14, 17, 22, 23, 28 Part C 68, 76 66, 69 70, 77, 81, 84 Science Inquiry Key Idea 2 Science Inquiry Key Idea 3 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40, 41, 43, 44, 68, 70, 78, 79, 21, 25, 27, 29, 31 45, 56, 58, 60, 62 80, 82, 83 Engineering Design Key Idea 1 Standard 2 Key Idea 1 Key Idea 2 Key Idea 3 Key Idea 1 Key Idea 2 Key Idea 3 Key Idea 4 Key Idea 5 Key Idea 6 46 64 Standard 6 10, 19, 33 38, 39, 42, 47, 48, 59, 63 1, 15, 22, 24, 25, 36, 37, 38, 39, 26, 27, 28, 29, 40, 41, 42, 43, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 54, 55, 59, 61, 62, 65 41, 60 3, 11, 12, 16, 19, 32, 34 17 Standard 7 Key Idea 1 Key Idea 2 Key Idea 1 Key Idea 2 Key Idea 3 ESRT 2010 Edition (Revised) 55 67 74, 77, 79, 81 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 79, 80, 82, 83, 85 75 70, 71, 75, 85 57 64 Standard 4 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 15, 23, 26, 27, 34, 35 41, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 58, 59, 60, 65 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 54, 55, 56, 57, 61, 62, 63, 64 19, 20, 21, 30, 31 40 Reference Tables 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 40, 41, 44, 45, 18, 19, 20, 21, 56, 58, 60, 62 25, 27, 29, 31 66, 67, 68, 69, 73, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, 32, 33 [11] 78, 79, 80 68, 78, 80, 82, 83 Printed on Recycled Paper

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