Earth and Space Science Fall Semester Concepts

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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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What is nuclear fusion?

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A process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy, and is the source of energy for stars.

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What is an example of Newton’s First Law of Motion?

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A ball at rest will stay at rest until acted upon by an external force.

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List the inner planets of the solar system.

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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In which layer of the Sun does nuclear fusion occur?

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Core.

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What is Bernoulli's Principle?

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An increase in the speed of a fluid occurs simultaneously with a decrease in pressure or potential energy.

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What is Archimedes' Principle?

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A body submerged in a fluid experiences a buoyant force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the body.

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What are the four terrestrial planets?

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Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars.

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What is the difference between a planet and a dwarf planet?

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A planet orbits the sun and has cleared its orbit of other debris, while a dwarf planet orbits the sun but has not cleared its orbit.

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What is the role of gravity in the solar system?

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Gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun and governs the motion of celestial bodies.