MP2 9weeks Review

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What force causes the weight of an object to change?

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Gravitational force.

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What two factors cause Earth to experience seasons?

Back

Earth's Tilt and Earth's Revolution.

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During which lunar phases do spring tides occur?

Back

Full moon and new moon.

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What happens on solstice days?

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Earth's North Pole leans toward or away from the Sun.

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What causes a sound wave to travel through the air?

Back

Sound waves travel to your ear by vibration of particles of a medium, such as air.

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What is the definition of gravitational force?

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The force that attracts two bodies toward each other, affecting the weight of objects.

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What is Earth's revolution?

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The movement of Earth around the Sun, taking approximately 365.25 days to complete.

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What is the significance of Earth's tilt?

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It affects the angle of sunlight received, leading to the changing seasons.

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What are sound waves?

Back

Vibrations that travel through a medium (like air) and can be heard when they reach a person's ear.

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What is a spring tide?

Back

A tide that occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned, resulting in higher high tides and lower low tides.