PMA 2 Review

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What is the formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism?

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Volume = length × width × height.

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What is the definition of density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume (Density = mass/volume).

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What is a lunar eclipse?

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A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth's shadow to cover the Moon.

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What is the definition of a transparent material?

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A transparent material is one that allows all light to pass through it.

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What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, while a lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon.

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What season occurs in the Northern Hemisphere during December, January, and February?

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Winter.

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What is the definition of a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter characterized by its definite shape and volume.

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What is the definition of a liquid?

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A liquid is a state of matter that has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container.

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What is the definition of a gas?

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A gas is a state of matter that has no definite shape or volume and expands to fill its container.

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What is the principle of buoyancy?

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The principle of buoyancy states that an object submerged in a fluid experiences an upward force equal to the weight of the fluid displaced.