Praxis Science (5005) Domain 1: Earth Science Welcome to your Praxis Science (5005) Domain 1: Earth Science 1. Praxis Science: Earth Science Which layer of the Earth is composed primarily of iron and nickel and is in a solid state due to immense pressures? A. Crust B. Mantle C. Outer Core D. Inner Core None 2. Praxis Science: Earth Science In the context of plate tectonics, a convergent boundary typically results in: A. The creation of new crust as plates pull apart. B. Horizontal sliding of plates past each other. C. The sinking of one plate beneath another into the mantle. D. The formation of mid-ocean ridges. None 3. Praxis Science: Earth Science The primary driver of the Earth's hydrological cycle is: A. Plate tectonics B. Solar radiation C. Gravitational forces from the Moon D. Geothermal heat from the Earth's core None 4. Praxis Science: Earth Science Which of the following best describes the cause of Earth's seasons? A. The varying distance of the Earth from the Sun. B. The tilt of the Earth's axis relative to its orbit around the Sun. C. Fluctuations in solar radiation. D. The Earth's rotation on its axis. None 5. Praxis Science: Earth Science A rock that forms from the cooling of magma below the surface or lava at the surface is known as: A. Sedimentary rock B. Metamorphic rock C. Igneous rock D. Crystal rock None 6. Praxis Science: Earth Science The phenomenon of the Earth's magnetic field occasionally reversing polarity is known as: A. Magnetic drift B. Polar flipping C. Geomagnetic reversal D. Tectonic shifting None 7. Praxis Science: Earth Science Which type of cloud formation is typically associated with thunderstorms? A. Cirrus B. Stratus C. Cumulonimbus D. Nimbostratus None 8. Praxis Science: Earth Science The Richter scale is used to measure: A. The intensity of a hurricane. B. The magnitude of an earthquake. C. The altitude of mountains. D. The depth of the ocean. None 9. Praxis Science: Earth Science The process by which water vapor changes directly to ice without first becoming liquid is known as: A. Condensation B. Sublimation C. Deposition D. Evaporation None 10. Praxis Science: Earth Science An area experiencing prolonged drought is likely to have which type of climate? A. Humid subtropical B. Mediterranean C. Arid D. Oceanic None 11. Praxis Science: Earth Science The ozone layer in the Earth's atmosphere primarily functions to: A. Absorb and scatter solar radiation. B. Trap heat to maintain the Earth's temperature. C. Filter out harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the Sun. D. Generate oxygen through photosynthesis. None 12. Praxis Science: Earth Science In the context of ocean currents, the term "thermohaline circulation" refers to: A. Surface currents driven by wind. B. Shallow water movements caused by tides. C. Deep ocean currents driven by temperature and salinity differences. D. Seasonal changes in ocean temperature. None 13. Praxis Science: Earth Science What is the primary cause of the Coriolis Effect? A. Changes in Earth's magnetic field B. The rotation of the Earth on its axis C. Gravitational pull of the Moon D. Variations in solar radiation None 14. Praxis Science: Earth Science In plate tectonics, a transform boundary typically results in: A. The creation of a mountain range. B. Volcanic eruptions. C. Earthquakes due to sliding plates past each other. D. The formation of deep ocean trenches. None 15. Praxis Science: Earth Science The boundary between the Earth's crust and the mantle is known as: A. The Mohorovi?i? discontinuity (Moho) B. The lithosphere C. The asthenosphere D. The Gutenberg discontinuity None 16. Praxis Science: Earth Science The most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere is: A. Oxygen B. Carbon dioxide C. Nitrogen D. Argon None 17. Praxis Science: Earth Science A tsunami is most commonly caused by: A. Strong coastal winds B. Underwater volcanic eruptions C. Large-scale oceanic temperature changes D. Underwater earthquakes None 18. Praxis Science: Earth Science What type of rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediment? A. Igneous rock B. Metamorphic rock C. Sedimentary rock D. Crystalline rock None 19. Praxis Science: Earth Science What is the primary cause of ocean tides? A. Wind patterns over the ocean B. Earth's rotation C. The gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun D. Underwater seismic activity None 20. Praxis Science: Earth Science What is the term for the area of the Earth where no direct sunlight reaches at least once a year, either during the summer or winter solstice? A. The Tropic Zone B. The Temperate Zone C. The Polar Circle D. The Equatorial Zone None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
