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Competency 40 Earth and Space Science
TExES EC-6 Generalist Test
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11/03/2010

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during the winter
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when is North America tilted away from the sun?
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seasons to change
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the tilt of the earth causes what?
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winter
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when the northern hemisphere is tilted away from the sun it is...
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summer
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when the northen hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, it is...
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climate and weather
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the sun, tilt of the earth, bodies of water, shape of land, winds, natural events such as volcano and global warming are all factors that affect the...
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clouds and precipitation
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a low pressure area will form...
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a low pressure area
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warm air rise, pushing down on the earth with less pressure will form...
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a high pressure area
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when cold air is dense and sinks, pushing down on earth with greater pressure will form...
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cumulus clouds
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these cloudsar are seen in the afternoon, creates fair weather, and warm moist air
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cumulonimbus clouds
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this type of cloud is known as a thrunderstorm cloud and produces heavy rain
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stratus clouds
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flat, gray clouds in which rain or snow may fall are called...
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rain
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a cold front approaching would bring what to an area on the next day?
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the earth's supply of fresh water would become exhaustible
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what would be the effect on condensation if temperature in the atmosphere increased significantly due to global warming?
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increasing average global temperature
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the result of burning fossil fuels will most likely affect earth in the future by...
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