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PRAXIS 5005 Science Latest Update Graded A Scientific Method Question Hypothesis (stated as a fact) Prediction ( clarifying the hypotheses) (video example) Test Analysis Name the 3 basic units of measurement and what they measure 1. Meter: length 2. Liter: volume 3. Gram: mass 10 The metric system increases and decreases by units of... Significant numbers are... all non zero numbers, zeros between numbers, and zeros to the right of the number. ex 0.01230 sig numbers are: 1230 ___ variable g...

Unit 4 APES with complete solutions 2024/2025climate - correct answer the long term weather conditions of a specific region weather - correct answer the atmospheric conditions over a short period of time of a specific region magma - correct answer rock in liquid form beneath the earth's surface hot spot - correct answer an area where where volcanoes are formed due to heat and pressure pushing up from the earth's mantle plate tectonics - correct answer a scientific theory expla...

1. Early warning systems provide about 10 minutes’ warning for populations near the epicenter of an earthquake. a. True b. False ANSWER: False REFERENCES: Predictions and Short-term Forecasts KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember 2. Changes in groundwater level are an effective predictor of earthquakes. a. True b. False ANSWER: True REFERENCES: Predictions and Short-term Forecasts KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember 3. Earthquakes are too unpredictable for the time ...

What is the hydrological cycle? - Answer Closed system driven by solar energy and gravitational potential. The 4 main erosion processes? - Answer Hydrolic action, Air trapped in rocks forces cracks open. Abrasion, rocks wearing down cliff. Attrition, rocks wearing down other rocks. Corrosion, weathering. Types of Beach landform? - Answer Storm beach, high energy deposition. Berms, summer swell deposition. Offshore ridges/bars, formed by destructive wave erosion and deposition...

Praxis 5005 – Science Latest Update with Certified Solutions Thick Layer surrounding Earth's outer core made of a thick, solid, rocky substance that represents about 85% of the total weight and mass of the Earth Mantle The most inside layer of the Earth, composed of iron Inner Core Closet to the Inner Core, liquid composed of a nickel-iron alloy Outer Core The most outside layer of the Earth, composed of a great variety of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks Crust The two gasses ...

Earth Science Exam Review (2023/2024) (Certified Solutions) seismic waves Vibrations that travel through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake. crust the outer layer of the Earth mantle the layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core lithosphere the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle asthenosphere the soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats basalt a rock that makes up much of t...

Praxis 5001 Science Questions and Answers Already Graded A What is the term for the thick layer surrounding Earth's outer core? A. Geosphere B. Crust C. Mantle D. Hydrosphere C. Mantle Which of the following two gasses compose the vast majority of the Earth's atmosphere? A. Argon and Carbon Dioxide B. Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide C. Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide D. Nitrogen and Oxygen D. Nitrogen and Oxygen Which of the below is an example of metamorphic rock? A. Sand B. Sediment C. Sch...

seismic waves - Answer-Vibrations that travel through Earth carrying the energy released during an earthquake. crust - Answer-the outer layer of the Earth mantle - Answer-the layer of hot, solid material between Earth's crust and core lithosphere - Answer-the solid, outer layer of the earth that consists of the crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle asthenosphere - Answer-the soft layer of the mantle on which the lithosphere floats basalt - Answer-a rock that makes up much of the o...

What is Geology "Earth knowledge" -Scientific study of our planet -Earth's history -Earth's composition -Earth's internal structure -Earth's surface features Sustainable Development Earth is a "spaceship" with limited resources and a delicate life-support system. "Sustainable Development": Current generation must ensure hospitable planet for future generations. The Roles of Geologists -Find and manage NATURAL RESOURCES -Understand Earth processes well enough to ...

The San Andreas fault is an example of - a transform boundary The atmosphere's second layer above Earth is called the - stratosphere Identify the term that describes the blanket of gases surrounding the earth! - atmosphere Harmful UV radiation can cause - skin cancer, eye cataracts, immune system damage, sunburn When a continental plate and an oceanic plate collide they can form ___________; this type of boundary is called a/an _________ boundary. - volcanoes, convergent Tectonic plates mo...