24-25 Midterm Review

Front

What happens to friction on rougher surfaces?

Back

Rougher surfaces have greater friction.

Front

What is the process called that makes items appear bigger when using a magnifying glass?

Back

Refraction.

Front

Which movement causes day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth.

Front

What can be concluded if a sample is attracted to magnets?

Back

The sample is made of metal.

Front

What are the physical properties used to group substances?

Back

Color, texture, density, and state of matter.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object around its own axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

Front

What is density?

Back

Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

Front

What is the role of the sun in the solar system?

Back

The sun is the central star that provides light and heat, influencing the orbits of planets.