midterm exam

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What is a Hertzsprung-Russell (H-R) diagram?

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A graphical representation of stars plotted according to their luminosity and temperature, used to classify stars and understand their evolution.

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What type of star has a high luminosity and high temperature?

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Blue giant.

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What is the chemical reaction that occurs when baking soda is mixed with hydrochloric acid?

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The reaction produces carbon dioxide gas, which is observed as bubbles.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is the best evidence of a chemical reaction?

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The formation of bubbles when baking soda and hydrochloric acid combine.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What position of Earth represents summer in the United States?

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Position 2, when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What are the energy transformations in a hand generator?

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Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What is Newton's third law of motion?

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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 an example of an action-reaction pair involving a bird and a fence post?

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Action: The force of the bird on the fence post. Reaction: The force of the fence post on the bird.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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What is luminosity in the context of stars?

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Luminosity is the total amount of energy emitted by a star per unit of time, often measured in watts.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

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What is the significance of temperature in the H-R diagram?

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Temperature helps classify stars and indicates their stage in the stellar lifecycle.