Midterm Review-Snowboarding

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What is the main theme of 'Peace on the Mountain'?

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The main theme revolves around the pressures of choosing a career and how personal interests, like snowboarding, can intersect with academic subjects such as physics.

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How does humor play a role in the narrator's perspective on career choices?

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The narrator uses humor to express the stress and absurdity of making career decisions at a young age, making the topic more relatable.

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What does the narrator learn from physical science that applies to snowboarding?

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The narrator learns to apply principles of physics, such as gravity and energy, to enhance their understanding and performance in snowboarding.

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What are context clues, and how do they help in understanding new vocabulary?

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Context clues are words or phrases surrounding an unfamiliar word that provide hints about its meaning, aiding in comprehension.

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What is the significance of gravity in snowboarding?

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Gravity is a fundamental force that affects the snowboarder's speed and direction as they descend the mountain.

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Define 'culinary'.

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Culinary refers to anything related to cooking or the kitchen.

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

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It means that gravity is having an effect on an object, influencing its movement or position.

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What factors contribute to a successful snowboarding experience?

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Successful snowboarding depends on understanding physics principles like gravity, energy, and friction, as well as the snowboarder's skill and talent.

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How can one determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a text?

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By identifying context clues, such as related words or phrases in the surrounding text.

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What is the relationship between physics and snowboarding?

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Physics principles help explain the mechanics of snowboarding, including how forces like gravity and friction affect movement.