TExES™ Core Subjects EC–6: Science Examination Book Serial Number
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What is the main reason for the development of different domesticated dog breeds?

  • The evolution of similar traits in different dog breeds that inhabit similar environments
  • The fitness of certain dog breeds in particular natural environments
  • The artificial selection of dogs that have desirable traits (correct)
  • The ability of dogs to breed with many other mammal species

Which ecosystem component serves as the base of a food chain?

  • Air
  • Plants (correct)
  • Minerals
  • Water

What is the correct comparison between the mass of a puddle of water and the water vapor after evaporation?

  • The puddle of water has a mass equal to that of the water vapor since the water has only changed phases.
  • The puddle of water has greater mass than the water vapor since the puddle is a liquid and the vapor is a gas. (correct)
  • The puddle of water has a mass equal to that of the water vapor because the puddle and vapor take up the same amount of space.
  • The puddle of water has greater mass than the water vapor since the puddle remains close to the surface of Earth.

What has been considered most responsible for the warming of Earth’s atmosphere since the late 1800s?

<p>Increasing carbon dioxide emissions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must test-takers do with the examination book according to the text?

<p>Return it at the end of the exam (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should test-takers do if they are unsure of an answer according to the text?

<p>Guess instead of leaving it unanswered (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization owns the trademark for 'TExES' and its logo?

<p>Texas Education Agency (TEA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited in terms of reproducing the exam material according to the text?

<p>Reproducing in any format or media (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many selected-response questions are there for Core Subjects EC–6: Science according to the text?

<p>38 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly reflects what test-takers should do about unanswered questions?

<p>Attempt to answer all questions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to compare the force Framp to the force Flift?

<p>Framp and Flift cannot be compared (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios best describes a chemical reaction?

<p>The production of gas by yeast cells during bread making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is most likely to distinguish an organism as a member of the class Insecta?

<p>Number of pairs of legs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the population of mice likely to be affected when displaced to a new environment on dark-colored rock?

<p>Shift in fur coloration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action would best help students engage in problem-solving related to their daily lives?

<p>Suggesting students explore a solution relevant to their daily lives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What task is NOT associated with a chemical reaction?

<p>Slicing bread during a meal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process allows water to be absorbed from the surface of leaves?

<p>Transpiration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mammalian cells can pass on changes in DNA to future offspring?

<p>Sperm cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of characteristic do longer legs represent for climbing lizards in this instance?

<p>An adaptation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of organism has the most direct immediate effect from a decrease in the population of a producer in a food chain?

<p>Primary consumer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of rock is formed under conditions of intense heat and pressure without enough heat to melt the rock material?

<p>Metamorphic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely outcome for the proportion of light-colored mice in a population due to predation?

<p>The proportion will decrease due to increased predation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most likely environmental impact of deforesting land along a river?

<p>An increase in the rate of soil erosion into the river. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the majority of Earth's nitrogen found?

<p>In the atmosphere. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the decrease in the proportion of light-colored mice?

<p>Increased predation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of increased soil erosion into a river?

<p>Deforestation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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