UIL Science Oct 20 '18 Test

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What does Newton's 3rd Law of Motion state?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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What is the tilt of the Earth's axis in degrees?

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23.5 degrees.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What phenomenon allows the same side of the moon to always face the Earth?

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The moon's synchronous rotation.

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In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

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Troposphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the speed of sound in air?

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Approximately 343 meters per second at 20 degrees Celsius.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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What is the significance of the Earth's axial tilt?

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It causes the seasons.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the primary force that causes a rocket to launch?

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Thrust generated by the rocket engine.

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What is the relationship between the speed of sound and the medium it travels through?

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The speed of sound varies depending on the medium (solid, liquid, gas).

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NGSS.HS-PS4-1

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What is the main reason for the phases of the moon?

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The relative positions of the Earth, moon, and sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the role of the troposphere in Earth's atmosphere?

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It contains most of the atmosphere's mass and is where weather occurs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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