Midterm Review-Snowboarding

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What does the phrase 'exerting its force' mean?

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Affecting.

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What is the role of gravity in snowboarding?

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Gravity pulls snowboarders down the slope, increasing speed.

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What is friction?

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Friction is the force that resists the movement of an object across a surface.

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How does changing your center of gravity affect snowboarding?

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By changing your center of gravity on the board, you change the direction of your descent.

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What is the difference between the tone of 'Snowboarding' and the passage about snowboarders?

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'Snowboarding' is about the physics of the sport while the passage focuses on the glamor of snowboarding.

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What is an example of a cause and effect sentence in snowboarding?

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By changing your center of gravity on the board, which changes the direction of your descent, you are changing the area of your board that is gliding on the water.

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What does gravity help snowboarders do?

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Gravity helps snowboarders maintain balance on the board.

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What happens to snowboarders when they go down a slope?

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They accelerate due to the force of gravity pulling them down.

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What is the importance of friction in snowboarding?

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Friction allows snowboarders to control their speed and direction.

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What is an aerial trick in snowboarding?

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An aerial trick is a maneuver performed in the air while snowboarding.