5005 Elementary Education Science Version 1
Practice exam for Praxis under Teaching Certification Exams (Licensing Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
The rotation of Earth around its axis is responsible for which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The rotation of Earth on its axis causes the cycle of day and night as different parts of the Earth face towards or away from the Sun.
Rationale: The rotation of Earth on its axis causes the cycle of day and night as different parts of the Earth face towards or away from the Sun.
Question 2
Which THREE of the following agricultural practices are most likely to have a negative impact on the environment?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Excessive fertilizer can lead to nutrient runoff, causing water pollution. Excessive water can lead to soil erosion and water waste. Nonselective herbicides can harm beneficial organisms and biodiversity. Minimal disturbance planting is beneficial for soil health.
Rationale: Excessive fertilizer can lead to nutrient runoff, causing water pollution. Excessive water can lead to soil erosion and water waste. Nonselective herbicides can harm beneficial organisms and biodiversity. Minimal disturbance planting is beneficial for soil health.
Question 3
Which TWO of the following are powered most directly by the Sun's energy?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Surface currents are driven by winds, which are caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the Sun. Convection in the atmosphere is also directly driven by solar heating.
Rationale: Surface currents are driven by winds, which are caused by uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the Sun. Convection in the atmosphere is also directly driven by solar heating.
Question 4
Natural gas-fired power plants are considered greenhouse gas emitters because the burning of natural gas produces which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Burning natural gas (methane) produces carbon dioxide and water vapor. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.
Rationale: Burning natural gas (methane) produces carbon dioxide and water vapor. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas.
Question 5
Which of the following tools is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A barometer measures atmospheric pressure. A thermometer measures temperature, an anemometer measures wind speed, and a hygrometer measures humidity.
Rationale: A barometer measures atmospheric pressure. A thermometer measures temperature, an anemometer measures wind speed, and a hygrometer measures humidity.