TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Practice exam science
TEXES CORE SUBJECTS EC-6 PRACTICE EXAM SCIENCE EXAM
PREPARATION NEWEST 2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS| BRAND NEW
VERSION!
An air mass that originates over the Gulf of Mexico, or another large body of
water close to the equator, is most likely to be
a) Cool and dry
b) Cold and moist
c) Warm and moist
d) Warm and dry
Correct answer: c) Warm and moist
Which of the following best explains the phases of the Moon as seen from Earth?
a) Earth’s shadow falling on the Moon
b) Changes in the Moon’s distance from Earth
c) The motion of the Moon around the Earth
d) The rotation of the Sun
Correct answer: c) The motion of the Moon around the Earth
Which of the following will best represent data showing the average monthly
rainfall amounts for two cities over the course of a year?
a) A pie chart
b) A line graph
c) A bar graph
d) A Venn diagram
Correct answer: c) A bar graph
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, TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Practice exam science
Which of the following scientists provided support for Copernicus’ theory that
Earth orbits the Sun?
a) Isaac Newton
b) Aristotle
c) Galileo Galilei
d) Johannes Kepler
Correct answer: c) Galileo Galilei
Which of the following is most effective at engaging students in scientific inquiry?
a) Asking students to memorize scientific definitions
b) Demonstrating experiments without discussion
c) Suggesting that students explore a solution to a problem relevant to everyday
life
d) Assigning worksheets with fixed answers
Correct answer: c) Suggesting that students explore a solution to a problem
relevant to everyday life
When comparing the force needed to move a box up a ramp versus lifting it
straight up, which statement is correct?
a) The force required is the same in both situations
b) More force is needed on the ramp
c) Less force is needed on the ramp than lifting straight up
d) Force is not involved when using a ramp
Correct answer: c) Less force is needed on the ramp than lifting straight up
Which of the following describes a chemical reaction?
a) Ice melting into water
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TEXES CORE SUBJECTS EC-6 PRACTICE EXAM SCIENCE EXAM
PREPARATION NEWEST 2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS| BRAND NEW
VERSION!
An air mass that originates over the Gulf of Mexico, or another large body of
water close to the equator, is most likely to be
a) Cool and dry
b) Cold and moist
c) Warm and moist
d) Warm and dry
Correct answer: c) Warm and moist
Which of the following best explains the phases of the Moon as seen from Earth?
a) Earth’s shadow falling on the Moon
b) Changes in the Moon’s distance from Earth
c) The motion of the Moon around the Earth
d) The rotation of the Sun
Correct answer: c) The motion of the Moon around the Earth
Which of the following will best represent data showing the average monthly
rainfall amounts for two cities over the course of a year?
a) A pie chart
b) A line graph
c) A bar graph
d) A Venn diagram
Correct answer: c) A bar graph
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, TExES Core Subjects EC-6 Practice exam science
Which of the following scientists provided support for Copernicus’ theory that
Earth orbits the Sun?
a) Isaac Newton
b) Aristotle
c) Galileo Galilei
d) Johannes Kepler
Correct answer: c) Galileo Galilei
Which of the following is most effective at engaging students in scientific inquiry?
a) Asking students to memorize scientific definitions
b) Demonstrating experiments without discussion
c) Suggesting that students explore a solution to a problem relevant to everyday
life
d) Assigning worksheets with fixed answers
Correct answer: c) Suggesting that students explore a solution to a problem
relevant to everyday life
When comparing the force needed to move a box up a ramp versus lifting it
straight up, which statement is correct?
a) The force required is the same in both situations
b) More force is needed on the ramp
c) Less force is needed on the ramp than lifting straight up
d) Force is not involved when using a ramp
Correct answer: c) Less force is needed on the ramp than lifting straight up
Which of the following describes a chemical reaction?
a) Ice melting into water
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