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Competency 27 Unifying Concepts and Processes in Science
TExES EC-6 Generalist Test
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11/02/2010

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structures, cycles, and processes that interconnect
Definition
systems in science are comprised of...
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man-made structures
Definition
dams, wells, and bridges are what type of structures?
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rock, water, atmospheric
Definition
name the 3 main cycles on earth.
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atmospheric cycle
Definition
movement between warm and cool air is considered to be what type of cycle?
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the water cycle
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travels in a cycle by:

  • going up as evaporation
  • form clouds like condensation
  • then comes down as precipitation
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condensation
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when water vapors rise in air, cools, then forms clouds...
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precipitation
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moisture from clouds to ground creates...
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evaporation
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this is formed from the sun's energy heating the earth's surface causing water to change from liquid to gas
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rock cycle
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the process that creates and changes rocks from igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary is known as the...
Term
  1. cells
  2. tissues
  3. organs
  4. organ systems
  5. organisms
Definition
Name the hierarchy of the human body system in order
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organs
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group of tissues that work together are called...
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tissues
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group of cells working together to perform a specific function
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muscle tissue
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contracts and relaxes to move the skeleton
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nervous tissue
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includes the brain and spinal cord and places wehre the 5 senses are
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convection
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the process of warm air rising and cool air sinking is called...
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natural structures on earth
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mountains, streams, aquifers, trees, geysers, plateaus, beaver dams, water falls, and caverns are all...
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