Midterm 24-25 Study Guide

Front

What are the three main factors that allow life to exist on Earth?

Back

Proximity of the Sun, presence of water, and composition of the atmosphere.

Front

Is the Net Force balanced or Unbalanced?

Back

Unbalanced.

Front

Which is not an example of speed?

Back

12 miles.

Front

Between which two planets is the asteroid belt located?

Back

Mars and Jupiter.

Front

What is the term for the spin of an object on its axis?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is the definition of revolution in astronomy?

Back

The movement of one object around another, such as a planet around the Sun.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A push or pull on an object that can cause it to change its motion.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the role of water in supporting life on Earth?

Back

Water is essential for all known forms of life; it is a solvent, a temperature regulator, and a medium for biochemical reactions.