TExES Core Subjects 4-8 Science
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What are the 4 Earth Systems and what comprises each of them individually? - Correct
Answer- Lithosphere-the rocks of the earth
Hydrosphere-the waters of the earth
Atmosphere-the gasses that surroind the earth
Biosp...
What are the 4 Earth Systems and what comprises each of them individually? - Correct
Answer- Lithosphere-the rocks of the earth
Hydrosphere-the waters of the earth
Atmosphere-the gasses that surroind the earth
Biosphere- the life on earth
Fossil Fuels - Correct Answer- Nonrenewable energy sources (ex. Oil, gas, coal) derived
from fossils and consist primarily of hydrocarbons.
Renewable Resources - Correct Answer- Energy or other natural resources that are
replenished shortly after being used.
Nonrenewable Resources - Correct Answer- Natural resources that cannot be replenished for
millions of years if at all.
Ecosystems - Correct Answer- Systems formed from interactions between communities and
their physical environments.
MSDS - Correct Answer- A "material safety data sheet" is a form with data regarding the
properties of a particular substance.
Corona - Correct Answer- The outermost layer of the sun
Kinetic Energy - Correct Answer- The energy of an object in motion.
Potential Energy - Correct Answer- The stored energy of an object.
, Mechanical Energy - Correct Answer- The sum of kinetic energy and potential energy of an
object.
Chemical Energy - Correct Answer- Energy that occurs as a result of the bonds of chemicals.
Food is an excellent source of chemical energy.
Note: the ionosphere is a region of earths upper atmosphere (looks to be comprised of the
mesosphere and thermosphere)
Water Cycle - Correct Answer- 1. Cooling causes precipitation to fall (rain, sleet, snow, hail)
2. Water collects in lakes, streams, rivers, oceans, ect.
3. Evaporation due to heat
Planets of the solar system - Correct Answer- Starting from the sun
1. Mercury
2. Venus
3. Earth
4. Mars
5. Jupiter
6. Saturn
7. Uranus
8. Neptune
9. Pluto
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