Science Mid Term Review (24-25)

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What is gravitational pull?

Back

Gravitational pull is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

Front

Which object in a solar system is least affected by its star's gravity?

Back

The object that is farthest from the star is least affected by its gravitational pull.

Front

What happens to particles in a liquid when the temperature decreases?

Back

The particles slow down and move closer together.

Front

What is the habitable zone?

Back

The habitable zone is the region around a star where conditions may be suitable for life, typically where liquid water can exist.

Front

Why can't Mars support life despite being in the habitable zone?

Back

Mars has a thin atmosphere and lacks liquid water, which are essential for life.

Front

What are asteroids made of?

Back

Asteroids are primarily made of rock and minerals.

Front

What does a speed graph indicate about an object's motion?

Back

A speed graph shows how the speed of an object changes over time.

Front

What does it mean if an object starts slowly and then moves faster?

Back

It indicates that the object is accelerating.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and particle movement?

Back

As temperature increases, particles move faster; as temperature decreases, particles move slower.

Front

What is the significance of a protective magnetic field for a planet?

Back

A protective magnetic field helps shield a planet from harmful solar radiation.