Praxis II General Science: Content Knowledge Exam Prep - Question List

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16. During times of the year when the North Pole is tilted toward the sun, what is most likely to happen?
  1. The North Pole will see little to no sunlight, making days as dark as night.
  2. The North Pole will see mostly sunlight, making nighttime as bright as day.
  3. The North Pole will have shorter days.
  4. The North Pole will have zero tides.
17. Which of the following is believed to be detrimental to humans in the next few billion years on earth?
  1. The speed at which the earth will rotate
  2. The angle at which the earth will rotate
  3. Harsh summers and winters
  4. The ozone
18. Approximately how many years ago was the earth formed?
  1. 4.5 billion years ago
  2. 2.5 billion years ago
  3. 4.5 million years ago
  4. 2.5 million years ago
19. The effect of wind on ocean surfaces can create which of the following?
  1. Erosion
  2. Threat to sea life
  3. Waves
  4. Hurricanes
20. Regarding plate tectonics, which of the following types of boundaries describe an actively deforming region in which multiple plates collide with each other?
  1. Convergent boundary
  2. Destructive plate boundary
  3. Either convergent or destructive plate boundary
  4. Divergent boundary

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