Semester One Science Review

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Energy from heat.

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

Back

y-axis.

Front

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

Back

dependent variable.

Front

What type of tectonic plate is this?

Back

Convergent.

Front

At what position does the rock have the greatest kinetic energy?

Back

E.

Front

What is the definition of kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is the definition of potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is a convergent tectonic plate boundary?

Back

A boundary where two plates move toward each other.

Front

What is a divergent tectonic plate boundary?

Back

A boundary where two plates move away from each other.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity).