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FTCE Subject Area – Elementary
Education K-6: Science Questions And
Answers
Metals are good _________________ in that electric
current can flow freely down/through them. -
ANSWERconductors
In a magnet, opposite sides _________ and same sides
_________. - ANSWER-attract, repel
A tree going through photosynthesis is using what type of
energy? - ANSWER-chemical energy
____________ are atoms that have lost or gained one or
more _______________. - ANSWER-ions, electrons This
type of rock is formed by heat and pressure -
ANSWERmetamorphic
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These are made up of atoms that are held together by
chemical bonds. - ANSWER-molecules
_____________ when warmer, lighter air at the Equator
moves toward the cooler air at the poles. -
ANSWERconvection currents
__________ are made up of metals and rocky material,
while ____________ are made up of ice, dust, and rocky
material. - ANSWER-asteroids, comets
This event in history was pivotal in that it galvanized the
US space program and started what is known as the Space
Race. - ANSWER-The launch of Russia's Sputnik
A picture demonstrating the water cycle is an example of
the: - ANSWER-hydrosphere
When metal rusts, this is called: - ANSWER-chemical
weathering
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The earth is getting hotter because: - ANSWER-high
levels of carbon dioxide trap the Sun's radiation in the
atmosphere
When salt is dissolved in water it disappears.
However, you can still taste the salt. This is called: -
ANSWER-solution
Mr. Jasper wants to show students when oil and water are
shaken, no matter how hard, the oil can still be seen as
little oil bubbles throughout the mixture. Mr. Jasper is
showing the class a: - ANSWER-heterogeneous mixture
Ms. Francis wants to conduct a lab with her students.
What is the best way to ensure safety, efficiency, and
student learning? - ANSWER-Predetermine groups,
assign specific roles for each student, and require a lab
journal write-up.
FTCE Subject Area – Elementary
Education K-6: Science Questions And
Answers
Metals are good _________________ in that electric
current can flow freely down/through them. -
ANSWERconductors
In a magnet, opposite sides _________ and same sides
_________. - ANSWER-attract, repel
A tree going through photosynthesis is using what type of
energy? - ANSWER-chemical energy
____________ are atoms that have lost or gained one or
more _______________. - ANSWER-ions, electrons This
type of rock is formed by heat and pressure -
ANSWERmetamorphic
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These are made up of atoms that are held together by
chemical bonds. - ANSWER-molecules
_____________ when warmer, lighter air at the Equator
moves toward the cooler air at the poles. -
ANSWERconvection currents
__________ are made up of metals and rocky material,
while ____________ are made up of ice, dust, and rocky
material. - ANSWER-asteroids, comets
This event in history was pivotal in that it galvanized the
US space program and started what is known as the Space
Race. - ANSWER-The launch of Russia's Sputnik
A picture demonstrating the water cycle is an example of
the: - ANSWER-hydrosphere
When metal rusts, this is called: - ANSWER-chemical
weathering
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The earth is getting hotter because: - ANSWER-high
levels of carbon dioxide trap the Sun's radiation in the
atmosphere
When salt is dissolved in water it disappears.
However, you can still taste the salt. This is called: -
ANSWER-solution
Mr. Jasper wants to show students when oil and water are
shaken, no matter how hard, the oil can still be seen as
little oil bubbles throughout the mixture. Mr. Jasper is
showing the class a: - ANSWER-heterogeneous mixture
Ms. Francis wants to conduct a lab with her students.
What is the best way to ensure safety, efficiency, and
student learning? - ANSWER-Predetermine groups,
assign specific roles for each student, and require a lab
journal write-up.
