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Earth and Space Science - Praxis 5905

Earth and Space Science - Praxis 5905

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

Professional Development

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS2-3, MS-ESS2-4

+3

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who proposed the theory of continental drift?

Back

Alfred Wegener

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the phase of the moon when it appears to be getting smaller?

Back

Waning

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which natural feature contains the majority of the world's fresh water?

Back

Glaciers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock is known for containing fossils?

Back

Sedimentary rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reason for longer summer days and shorter winter days on Earth?

Back

Tilt on its axis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process called when the Earth orbits around the Sun?

Back

Revolution

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the Earth's rotation on its axis?

Back

Rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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