Praxis 5001 Science in Elementary Education

Question 1

Which type of rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies?

Accepted Answer

Igneous

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Sedimentary

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Metamorphic

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Limestone

Question 2

A student observes that plants placed near a window bend toward the light. This response is called:

Accepted Answer

Phototropism

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Geotropism

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Photosynthesis

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Hydrotropism

Question 3

The water cycle includes evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. What causes water to evaporate?

Accepted Answer

Heat energy from the sun

Answer

Cold air temperatures

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Wind patterns only

Answer

Gravity pulling water downward

Question 4

Which of Newton's laws states that an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an outside force?

Accepted Answer

Newton's First Law (Inertia)

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Newton's Second Law (F=ma)

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Newton's Third Law (Action-Reaction)

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Newton's Law of Gravity

Question 5

During a food web lesson, which organism is always a producer?

Accepted Answer

Oak tree

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Rabbit

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Hawk

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Mushroom

Question 6

A student mixes baking soda and vinegar and observes bubbling. This is an example of which type of change?

Accepted Answer

Chemical change

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Physical change

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State change

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Mechanical change