Praxis (5572) - Earth & Space Sciences
All the top concepts in the official Praxis Earth & Space Sciences 5572 curriculum.
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Decks in this class (18)
1 - Nature of Science and Investigation Design
This deck explores the intricate relationship between science, engineering, and technology. You'll learn how these fields work together to drive innovation and address complex issues. By understanding the fundamental principles of each discipline, you'll gain insights into the collaborative nature of problem-solving.
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2 - Engineering Design and Innovation
This course explores engineering design, from concept to prototype. You will learn problem definition, criteria/constraints, and innovative solutions, considering limitations and resources. Topics include resource management, scalability, tradeoffs, and technologies like AI, GPS, and renewable energy. You will gain skills for engineering challenges and responsible innovation.
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3 - Renewable Energy and Conservation
This deck covers the interconnectedness of science, engineering, and technology and their role in addressing environmental and societal challenges. It highlights the responsible use of natural resources, energy conservation, and the application of scientific knowledge to solve real-world problems, while considering ethical implications.
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4 - Global Challenges and Solutions
This deck covers the interconnectedness of science, engineering, and technology and their role in addressing environmental and societal challenges. It highlights the responsible use of natural resources, energy conservation, and the application of scientific knowledge to solve real-world problems, while considering ethical implications.
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5 - Basic Principles of Matter and Energy
This deck covers the fundamentals of matter and energy in Earth and space systems, including atomic structure, chemical and physical changes, wave phenomena, energy transfer, and Earth's energy budget.
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6 - Light, Sound and Energy
This deck focuses on the role of energy in shaping our world. You'll learn about wave phenomena, including sound and light waves, and the various ways energy can be transferred (conduction, convection, and radiation). You'll also explore how energy drives Earth's systems, such as the water cycle and the planet's energy budget.
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7 - Tectonics and Internal Earth Processes
This part of the deck delves into the theory of plate tectonics, the driving force behind many of Earth's geological processes. You'll learn about the different types of plate boundaries, such as divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries, and how these boundaries influence the formation of mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions. Additionally, you'll explore the concept of seafloor spreading and continental drift.
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8 - Earthquakes and Volcanoes
This deck focuses on the specific geological phenomena resulting from plate tectonics. You'll learn about the causes and effects of earthquakes, including the measurement of seismic waves and the prediction of seismic activity. Additionally, you'll explore the formation of volcanoes, the types of volcanic eruptions, and the potential hazards associated with volcanic activity. By understanding these processes, you'll gain insights into the dynamic nature of Earth's surface.
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9 - Earth’s Materials and Surface Processes
This deck covers mineral and rock identification, the rock cycle, and Earth's biogeochemical cycles. It also explores surface processes like weathering, erosion, and soil formation, as well as interactions between Earth's systems.
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10 - History of Earth and Its Life Forms
This deck delves into Earth's past, using rocks and fossils to understand geologic time, major events, and the evolution of life.
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11 - Water Systems and the Cryosphere
This deck covers the unique properties of water, the water cycle, and the processes involved in surface fresh water and groundwater systems. It also explores the cryosphere and its interactions with Earth’s systems, including glacial cycles, depositional and erosional features, and the impact on sea level and ocean circulation.
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12 - Glacial and Groundwater Systems
This deck explores the hidden world of groundwater and the icy regions of the cryosphere. You'll learn about the formation and movement of groundwater, as well as the importance of groundwater as a vital resource. Additionally, you'll discover the characteristics of glaciers and ice sheets, the processes of glacial erosion and deposition, and the impact of climate change on the cryosphere.
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13 - Oceans and Earth System Interrelationships
This deck covers ocean characteristics, including water properties, circulation, waves, and interactions with the solid Earth. It also explores the ocean's role in Earth's systems, including gas exchange and marine ecosystems.
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14 - Earth’s Atmosphere and Meteorology
This deck delves into the atmosphere's structure, composition, and weather patterns. It explains how atmospheric factors like temperature, pressure, and humidity influence weather systems.
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15 - Climate and Climate Variability
This deck focuses on the factors and processes that influence climate and climate zones, including latitude, atmospheric and ocean circulation, and natural climate drivers such as volcanic eruptions and Milankovitch cycles. It also delves into the evidence used to reconstruct past climate variability, including ice cores and sediment cores.
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16 - The Sun-Earth-Moon System
This deck covers Earth's motions, including rotation, revolution, and their effects on day/night, seasons, and time zones. It also explores the Sun-Earth-Moon system, including lunar phases, tides, eclipses, and solar activity's impact.
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17 - The Solar System and the Universe
This deck delves into the formation and characteristics of our solar system. You'll explore the laws of motion that govern celestial bodies, the process of planetary system formation, and the unique properties of planets, moons, and other celestial objects. You'll also learn about the structure and orbits of these bodies, as well as the fascinating diversity of planetary systems beyond our own.
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18 - Light, Gravity, and the Cosmos
This deck expands our focus to the cosmos beyond our solar system. You'll explore the life cycle of stars, from their birth to their eventual demise, and the process of nuclear fusion that powers them. Additionally, you'll learn about the evidence for the expansion of the universe, including concepts like redshift and the cosmic microwave background. By understanding the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for our place in the cosmos.
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