ABCTE MSE Exam 1, 194 Questions with Correct Answers. Graded A. 2022/2023

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ABCTE MSE Exam 1, 194 Questions with Correct Answers What is Reflection >>>>A form of transformation that changes the object's orientation; top, bottom, left, right. This creates a mirror image Be... st method for showing the high and low temp for a city over a 12 month period? >>>>color-coded bar graph What is a Venn diagram useful for? >>>>Map logical relationships What is a pie chart most commonly used for? >>>>Comparing percentages. What does the right-facing horseshoe shape indicate? >>>>The numbers or values are a proper subset of the overarching set. What instrument would help you precisely measure an angle? >>>>A Protractor What is the mode? >>>>The number or numbers that occur most often in the data set. What is the mean? >>>>The average of the number set. What is the Median? >>>>The middle number or the average of the 2 middle numbers. What is the range of a number set? >>>>Subtract the smallest from the largest number in the set. How many more faces does a cube have than a triangular pyramid? >>>>2 What are syllogisms? >>>>Deductive reasoning strategies composed of major premise, minor premise, and a conclusion. What is inductive reasoning >>>>Bases conclusions on specific examples and can sometimes not be logically valid. In the hydrologic cycle, which process transforms liquid to gas? >>>>Evaporation - a physical change; it turns water into a gaseous state In the hydrologic cycle, which process turns gas to liquid? >>>>Condensation. In the hydrologic cycle, which process turns solid to gas? >>>>Sublimation (like when dry ice "smokes") In the hydrologic cycle, which process turns gas to liquid? >>>>precipitationWhat is climate? >>>>The overall weather pattern over time in a certain region. What does "biotic" mean? >>>>the living elements in a biome - plants, mammals, insects What does abiotic mean? >>>>non-living element in a biome - pond, rain, sunlight. What is the purpose of the scientific method? >>>>To use observation to test hypotheses and make predictions. What is the scientific method based on? >>>>observation and the replication of results; hypotheses are formed and tested, with the hope that a theory can be created from the cycle of tested hypotheses. According to Darwin's idea of natural selection... >>>>Populations pass down traits that help them adapt to their environment. 19th century scientist George Mendel believed that... >>>>The emergence of one trait will not affect the emergence of another. How many planets in our solar system are known to have rings? >>>>4 - Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune Give an example of the rain shadow effect: >>>>A town on the leeward side of the mountain receives little annual rainfall. Leeward side >>>>Side of the mountain protected from the wind. What is the rain shadow effect? >>>>Mountains push moist air to higher altitudes where it cools, and water vapor condenses to form rain or snow that only falls on the windward side. Can the gemstone sapphire be scratched by quartz? Why? >>>>No, because it is a variety of corundum, which ranks a very high 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Quartz is a 7 on the scale. Where is lignite on the Mohs scale of hardness? >>>>It is a very soft form of coal, so it is low. Where is talc on the Mohs scale of hardness? >>>>It is a 1; it can be scratched with your fingernail. The liver is an organ in the ____________ system? >>>>Digestive. The liver provides bile and other enzymes for the digestion of dietary fats.What are the rectus abdominus? >>>>Muscles of the torso. Where is the pituitary gland located, and what does it do? >>>>It is located in the brain and it secretes a variety of hormones. Intense heat and pressure transform limestone into what? >>>>Marble. What kind of rock is limestone? >>>>Sedimentary rock. Anthracite is a form of what? >>>>Coal. What is formica? >>>>A man-made materiel invented in 1913. What is halite? >>>>rock salt Would xenon be a good choice to fill a balloon with? >>>>It wouldn't hurt anything, but xenon is heavier than air. What gas would be dangerous to fill a balloon with? >>>>Hydrogen. It is highly reactive. Would nitrogen be a good choice to fill a balloon with? >>>>It wouldn't hurt anything but it would approximate the weight of air and look like a "tired" helium balloon. Neutrals have a pH value of >>>>greater than 7 to 14 If a substance is corrosive to metal and turns litmus paper red, it is _________ >>>>an acid. Acids have characteristics of being sour, like lemon juice and vinegar. If a substance feels slippery and turns litmus paper blue it is ________ >>>>a base. Examples are baking soda and ammonia. Acids have a pH value of >>>>0 - 6 Battery acid is at 0. what features are only found in plant cells? >>>>cell wall and chloroplasts. Neutrals have a pH value of >>>>zero. water, for example. Animal cells have _____ instead of cell walls? >>>>cell membranes Why don't animal cells need chloroplasts for photosynthesis? >>>>Because animals do not get their energy from light. What factor would hinder the normal development of a plant? >>>>Stress - from things like soil conditions and restricted growing space would stunt plant growth.What was Darwin's major contribution to the scientific world? >>>>Natural Selection (along with Alfred Russell Wallace) What was Linnaeus' major contribution to the scientific world? >>>>Taxonomic classification (he was an 18th century Swedish scientist) He laid the foundation for our hierarchical scheme for classifying plants and animals. What was Mendeleev's major contribution to Science? >>>>He devised an early version of the periodic table. What was Mendel's scientific contribution? >>>>He was a forefather in the field of genetics. What is the proper sequence in the water cycle? >>>>Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, collection. which instrument would be useful in studying weather? >>>>Anemometer Which instrument would be useful in measuring wind speed? >>>>Anemometer Which instrument would be useful in measuring blood pressure? >>>>Sphygmomanometer Which instrument would be useful in measuring the heat of chemical reactions or physical changes? >>>>Calorimeter Which instrument would be useful in measuring electric current running through its coil? >>>>Galvanometer Metaphase occurs during what? >>>>Mitosis - the process of cell division, usually divided into 4 phases. What is Metaphase? >>>>The second part of mitosis in which the spindle fibers line up the chromosomes in the middle of the cell. What is photosynthesis? >>>>The process by which plants use light energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into stored energy or food. Why is photosynthesis perhaps the most important function on earth? >>>>Because it is responsible for the creation of an environment suitable for humans and other species to survive. What is Mitosis? >>>>Cell division What is meiosis? >>>>Cell reproduction.In cells, what is respiration? >>>>The process whereby cells created energy from food. What is an example of exothermic process through chemical reaction? >>>>A candle flame burning. What is the exothermic process? >>>>Releases heat and causes the temperature of the immediate surrounding to rise. Explain the endothermic process. >>>>The process absorbs heat and cools the surroundings. What is a key to classifying if a process is exothermic or endothermic? >>>>Note how the temperature of the surroundings changes. What are some nonrenewable energy sources? >>>>Coal, natural gas, and oil. What classifies something as a nonrenewable energy source? >>>>They are not replenished as fast as they are used. What are some renewable energy sources? >>>>Wind, solar and biomass. What is biomass energy? >>>>It comes from burning waste products that come in the form of wood, crops, algae and other materials. When white light passes through a prism, what is the results? >>>>Light is broken apart into the colors of the visible light spectrum. What is it called when light is broken apart into the colors of the light spectrum? >>>>Refraction. (it is bent) Red light is bent LESS than the other colors of light which is why it is above the other colors of the rainbow which are bent more and more as they move towards violet light. What is the formula for distance? >>>>d = rt which of the 4 states of matter cannot change volume? >>>>Solids. A solid keeps its shape unless it is broken. If it DOES change its SHAPE... if it's broken, the VOLUME doesn't change. It is the only state of matter that cannot be compressed. What best describes a black hole? >>>>A region of space-time where gravity is so strong that not even light can escape. What is an effective means to measure a students fluency level? >>>>The student reads a grade-level text while the teacher measures the child's expression to gauge how individual words and meaningful phrases are read.What should students do first when asked to write an essay? >>>>Free write - this allows students to gather ideas and determine what is important to them. Steps in the writing process? >>>>Free write, outline, draft, edit, publish. Explain Jargon: >>>>A specialized vocabulary, usually understood by a group of people who share a vocation or similar interest. Explain Dialect: >>>>Regional version of a language. Explain Patois: >>>>A regional version of a language. Explain Argot: >>>>A version of language shared by criminals. What is interpretive writing? >>>>Writing that helps the reader understand an event, story, or topic. UNDERSTAND is the key word.(interpret) What is expository writing? >>>>Writing that is used to explain, describe, or give information about a topic. What is persuasive writing? >>>>Writing that attempts to convince the reader What is narrative writing? >>>>A genre of writing that tells a story from the writers imagination or experience. What is Scanning? >>>>Technique employed when looking for a specific word or phrase. What is Skimming? >>>>Rapidly reviewing the text to gain a general sense of the content. What is an example of someone showing Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills? (BICS) >>>>Jose chatting with friends during lunch. BICS important steps in language acquisition. What strategy is most effective in helping a 1st grader become a better writer? >>>>Providing feedback and praise in a post-writing conference. What is the heart of the alphabetic principle? >>>>Making the connection between phonemes and graphemes .... "D" is repeated in a song to show that "D" in the word dog makes the same sound as in dinosaur and dirt. ad lazarum >>>>an argument which exploits the belief that the poor are innately wise. ad hominem >>>>argument that focuses on the person making the argument rather than the argument itself.red herring >>>>argument that introduces irrelevant information to distract from the issue at hand. ad nauseum >>>>argument that relies on repetition. Why would the word "closet" be a challenge for a first grader to read? >>>>It has 2 syllables and is difficult to "sound out" What is the best definition for the word "maladroit?" >>>>Inept - because the Latin prefix mal - means "bad," as in the words malpractice and malevolence. Inept has the prefix "in" which also has a negative impact on words such as incomplete and insoluble. Why is the following not punctuated correctly? The directions on the screen reminded me to log-out. >>>>"Log-out" is not used as an adjective in this construction; therefore, a hyphen is not needed between two words. When searching for information on the internet, why is it important to use quotationmark-enclosed phrases in a search engine? >>>>It will find the most pertinent information and will help students narrow their investigation. Why is it important to "read with expression and great emphasis on punctuation" when reading with young readers? >>>>Reading aloud as students follow along in the text is a great way for students to learn the correlation between the page and the sounds. Fluency not only concerns speed, but expression, accuracy, and a knowledge of punctuation and how it affects the text. What is the structure and purpose of a fable? >>>>They teach a lesson about abstract moral ideas, wisdom, and foolishness, and make them concrete through characters and events. What is the structure and purpose of a myth? >>>>A story that explains the creation of a people. What is the structure of a fairy tale? >>>>A tale of some length involving magic and adventures woven around a virtue, but tends to be lengthy and involve feats of magic. What describes the structure of a legend? >>>>Stories of human heroes and their incredible exploits. When measuring fluency with understanding a student in 4th grade should have an average reading rate of how many standard words per minute [Show More]

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