CSET SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBTEST 2 EXAM 2024/
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ RATED A+
Astronomy - ANSWER - The study of space and the relationship of objects in space.
Solar System - ANSWER - Has one star (the sun), eight planets, some dwarf planets
(including Pluto), some comets, and lots of satellites (moons), asteroids, and meteors.
Sun - ANSWER - A star, a turbulent mass of incredibly hot gases exploding with
repeated nuclear fusion reactions; the center of the solar system.
Diameter = 864,000 miles
Surface Temperature = 10,000 degrees
Sunspots - ANSWER - Cooler areas that move across the sun's surface; are associated
with interruptions in radio and television transmissions.
Earth - ANSWER - The third planet from the sun.
Distance from the sun = 91,000,000 - 95,000,000 miles.
Diameter = 7,900 miles.
Rotation - ANSWER - Creates day and night as parts of the Earth are turned toward and
then away from the sun.
Revolution - ANSWER - In orbit (path) around the sun. The Earth's axis is tilted about 23
degrees from perpendicular with the orbit around the sun. The tilting and revolving
creates seasons as regions of the Earth are tilted toward the sun and away from the
sun.
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,Moon - ANSWER - The satellite that revolves around Earth. Surface is covered with
craters from meteorites and volcanoes.
Moon Phases - ANSWER - Different parts of the moon's surface reflect light to the
Earth.
New Moon - ANSWER - When the moon is positioned between the Earth and the sun.
The light from the sun is shining on the part of the moon that is facing AWAY from the
Earth. That is why this phase shows a "BLACK" moon.
Full Moon - ANSWER - When the moon is on the opposite side of the Earth, so that the
Earth is between the sun and the moon. The light from the sun is shining on the part of
the moon that is facing the Earth. This is why this phase shows a "WHOLE" moon.
The following steps in making a cup of coffee involves a chemical change in matter -
ANSWER - A burner on a propane stove is lighted to heat water.
(Review how to read the Periodic Table) Si and GE?How are they similar? - ANSWER -
Most similar chemical properties
Which of the following liquids is the most acidic and will have the lowest pH? - ANSWER
- vinegar
c14 is an isotope of c12. Both carbon atoms have an atomic number of six. Which of the
following is the main difference between these two types of carbon atom? - ANSWER -
The c14 atom has 8 neutrons and c12 atom has six neutrons.
Which of the following examples best demonstrates the difference between thermal
energy and temperature? - ANSWER - A cup of water at 50 degrees Cel. contains less
thermal energy than a bathtub full of water at 10 degrees Cel.
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, Inertia (Newton's First Law) - ANSWER - A body maintains its state of rest or uniform
motion unless acted upon by an outside force. Something moves only when it is
pushed.
Constant Acceleration (Newton's Second Law) - ANSWER - As force is applied to an
object, the object accelerates in the direction of the force. The more the mass the less
the acceleration (if it's heavier, it won't move easily).
Conservation of Momentum (Newton's Third Law) - ANSWER - If two objects bump into
each other, they are pushed away from each other with an equal force.
Energy - ANSWER - The ability to do work. Can be mechanical, solar, thermal,
chemical, electrical, or nuclear.
The stems of a bunch of just-cut white flowers are immersed in a container of water to
which blue dye has been added. After 24 hours, 2 tablespoons of salt are added to the
water. 24 hours later the flowers will appear: - ANSWER - wilted and light blue
Which of the following statements best explains how carbon plays a central role in the
functioning of biological systems? - ANSWER - Carbon combines with a large number
of other elements to form a variety of useful compounds.
Certain species of acacia trees have long hollow thorns that house stinging ants. The
ants feed on nectar produced by the tree and attach anything that touches the tree. The
relationship between the ants and the acacias is an example of : - ANSWER -
mutualism
The energy pyramid is narrower at the top than at the bottom because organisms at the
higher levels - ANSWER - have less energy available to them than organisms at the
lower levels.
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