Praxis Science 5005 Exam with 100%
Correct Answers
Absolute dating - ANSWER-a more precise method to determine the specific age of a
sample
Albert Einstein - ANSWER-Developed the theory of relativity
Antoine Lavoisier - ANSWER-Father of modern chemistry
Assessments FOR learning - ANSWER-Both Summative and Formative, determine how
deeply the students understand the content
Assessments OF student learning - ANSWER-an assessment that evaluates student
knowledge and mastery of a specific set of criteria.
Astronomer - ANSWER-studies planet, stars, and galaxies
Atmosphere - ANSWER-Layer of gasses that surrounds our Earth
Composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 9% argon, and .01% of other trace gasses
Balance or scale - ANSWER-Used to measure weight or mass (mechanical balance,
digital balance, and spring scales)
Behaviorism theory - ANSWER-Teacher-centered, rote memorization, promotes short-
term learning
Blizzard - ANSWER-fast wind speeds, low temps
Botanist - ANSWER-Studies plants
Bunsen burner - ANSWER-uses a flame to heat and sterlilize things in a lab
Cause and effect - ANSWER-Scientists must be able to observe interactions and
relationships in order to understand systems and interconnectedness and explain those
relationship
Cenozoic era - ANSWER-Formation of himalayas
Formation of Alps
First homosapien fossils
, Chemist - ANSWER-Studies matter
cirrus cloud - ANSWER-wispy, thin, and streaky
climate - ANSWER-The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of
time
Cognitivism Theory - ANSWER-Learner-centered, connections, promotes long-term
learning
condensation - ANSWER-The change of state from a gas to a liquid
Conservation of matter and energy - ANSWER-Matter & energy are never created or
destroyed; they only change forms
Constructivist theory - ANSWER-children construct an understanding of their world
based on observations of the effects of their behavior
Control group - ANSWER-In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the
treatment; contrasts with the experimental group and serves as a comparison for
evaluating the effect of the treatment.
Convergent boundaries - ANSWER-Places where tectonic plates are coming together
Cumulonimbus Cloud - ANSWER-dark, laden cumulus clouds, thunderstorm
Cumulus - ANSWER-Fluffy, white clouds, usually with flat bottoms, that look like
rounded piles of cotton.
Cycles - ANSWER-Scientists must understand when patterns are repeated or the
unending movement of processess (the water cycle)
cytologist - ANSWER-Studies cells
Dependent Variable (DV) - ANSWER-the research variable that is influenced by the
independent variable, and the impact can be measured
Deposition - ANSWER-As rocks are moved by the natural forces of wind, water, ice,
and gravity, they are deposited and settle, creating new land forms
Dimitri Medleeve - ANSWER-creator of the periodic table
Divergent boundaries - ANSWER-Places where plates are pulling apart
Earth Science - ANSWER-Studies concerned with the solid Earth, Earth's water, and
Earth's enveloping atmosphere
Correct Answers
Absolute dating - ANSWER-a more precise method to determine the specific age of a
sample
Albert Einstein - ANSWER-Developed the theory of relativity
Antoine Lavoisier - ANSWER-Father of modern chemistry
Assessments FOR learning - ANSWER-Both Summative and Formative, determine how
deeply the students understand the content
Assessments OF student learning - ANSWER-an assessment that evaluates student
knowledge and mastery of a specific set of criteria.
Astronomer - ANSWER-studies planet, stars, and galaxies
Atmosphere - ANSWER-Layer of gasses that surrounds our Earth
Composed of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 9% argon, and .01% of other trace gasses
Balance or scale - ANSWER-Used to measure weight or mass (mechanical balance,
digital balance, and spring scales)
Behaviorism theory - ANSWER-Teacher-centered, rote memorization, promotes short-
term learning
Blizzard - ANSWER-fast wind speeds, low temps
Botanist - ANSWER-Studies plants
Bunsen burner - ANSWER-uses a flame to heat and sterlilize things in a lab
Cause and effect - ANSWER-Scientists must be able to observe interactions and
relationships in order to understand systems and interconnectedness and explain those
relationship
Cenozoic era - ANSWER-Formation of himalayas
Formation of Alps
First homosapien fossils
, Chemist - ANSWER-Studies matter
cirrus cloud - ANSWER-wispy, thin, and streaky
climate - ANSWER-The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of
time
Cognitivism Theory - ANSWER-Learner-centered, connections, promotes long-term
learning
condensation - ANSWER-The change of state from a gas to a liquid
Conservation of matter and energy - ANSWER-Matter & energy are never created or
destroyed; they only change forms
Constructivist theory - ANSWER-children construct an understanding of their world
based on observations of the effects of their behavior
Control group - ANSWER-In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the
treatment; contrasts with the experimental group and serves as a comparison for
evaluating the effect of the treatment.
Convergent boundaries - ANSWER-Places where tectonic plates are coming together
Cumulonimbus Cloud - ANSWER-dark, laden cumulus clouds, thunderstorm
Cumulus - ANSWER-Fluffy, white clouds, usually with flat bottoms, that look like
rounded piles of cotton.
Cycles - ANSWER-Scientists must understand when patterns are repeated or the
unending movement of processess (the water cycle)
cytologist - ANSWER-Studies cells
Dependent Variable (DV) - ANSWER-the research variable that is influenced by the
independent variable, and the impact can be measured
Deposition - ANSWER-As rocks are moved by the natural forces of wind, water, ice,
and gravity, they are deposited and settle, creating new land forms
Dimitri Medleeve - ANSWER-creator of the periodic table
Divergent boundaries - ANSWER-Places where plates are pulling apart
Earth Science - ANSWER-Studies concerned with the solid Earth, Earth's water, and
Earth's enveloping atmosphere
