Midterm Review-Snowboarding

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What is the common theme in mythology/traditional stories regarding fulfillment?

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The journey to find fulfillment is a common theme.

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What does 'exerting its force' mean in the context of gravity?

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It means affecting.

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What influences the narrator's decision to pursue professional snowboarding?

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The narrator’s prior experience with snowboarding as well as the study of physical science.

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What is the best summary of the principles snowboarders use?

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The speed that a snowboarder experiences during a ride down a mountain is a result of gravity, energy, and friction.

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How does dramatic irony create humor in 'Peace on the Mountain'?

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Mr. Mathews believes the student was paying attention, but the audience knows he was daydreaming about snowboarding.

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Define gravity in the context of snowboarding.

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth, affecting snowboarders' speed and movement.

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What role does energy play in snowboarding?

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Energy is the capacity to do work, which snowboarders utilize to perform tricks and maintain speed.

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Explain the concept of friction in snowboarding.

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Friction is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another, affecting a snowboarder's speed.

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What is the significance of physical science in snowboarding?

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Physical science helps snowboarders understand the forces at play, such as gravity, energy, and friction, to improve their performance.

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How can understanding physics improve a snowboarder's skills?

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By understanding physics, snowboarders can better anticipate their movements and optimize their techniques.