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Regents Exam Prep
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EARTH SCIENCE REGENTS
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THINGS YOU BETTER KNOW

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Our Atmosphere

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Why does the sun emit different kinds of electromagnetic radiation?

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How is energy absorbed by the atmosphere?
 

Why do some areas receive more solar energy than others?

How do density differences in the atmosphere cause atmospheric circulation?

How does the Earth's rotation affect atmospheric circulation?
 

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check out the coriolis effect

and the coriolis effect on wind

How can energy be stored and released during phase changes?

Weather
 

What is Weather?
What atmospheric characteristics are used to describe it?

CAN YOU FIGURE OUT A WEATHER MAP?
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How are the atmospheric charicteristics related?

How do clouds and precipitation form?

Clouds, precipitation and the water cycle
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What weather conditions are associated with what frontal boundaries?

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WATER

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GROUNDWATER
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Permeability

PRECIPITATION AND WET BULB TEMERATURE

WEATHERING & EROSIONAL FORCES

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Take an erosional forces quiz!

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some earth science links

earth science animations

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