Praxis 5005 Practice Test

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The rotation of Earth around its axis is responsible for which of the following?

A. The force of gravity
B. The day and night cycle Correct
C. The temperature differences between seasons
D. The movement of continents relative to one another

Rationale: The rotation of Earth around its axis creates the day and night cycle (Option B) as different parts of the planet are exposed to sunlight and then move into shadow. This cycle is fundamental to our understanding of time and daily rhythms.

Option A, the force of gravity, is a result of Earth’s mass and not its rotation.

Option C, temperature differences between seasons, is primarily caused by Earth's tilt and its orbit around the sun, not its rotation.

Option D relates to plate tectonics, which is driven by geological processes rather than Earth’s rotation.

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