Earth Science

Earth Science Exam format
The Physical Setting/Earth Science Regents exam has a 3 hour time limit and is divided into four sections.

• Part A: multiple-choice questions
• Part B: multiple choice and constructed response questions
• Part C: constructed response questions
• Part D: Laboratory Performance Exam

Earth Science Resources

Sample Regents Exams January 2010 Earth Science exam answer booklet scoring key (NYSED pdf) Helpful Links Earth Science Reference Tables (NYSED) NASA Solar System Exploration (NASA) National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration - Weather Page (NOAA) Geologic Time: The Story of a Changing Earth (Smithsonian) Oswego City School District Regents Prep Center - Earth Science Page

Helpful Earth Science Videos

Erosion - Know the difference between Erosion and Deposition? This clip explains both processes in detail.

Fossils - Want to determine the age of a fossil in New York State? Here’s a clip that uses both the real world and a reference table.

Luminosity - is the amount of electromagnetic energy a body radiates per unit of time.

Minerals - Need help identifying minerals? This short clip covers all the basics.

Question 29 about Fossils - Question about fossils from an older RRL! program.

Weather - Do you know the difference between High Pressure and Low Pressure? Watch this clip on Weather and get the answer.

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