10 Days to STAAR: Day 5 shortened more

Front

What happens to water vapor in warm air when it comes into contact with a cold surface?

Back

Water vapor cools and condenses to form water droplets.

Front

What force causes a student on a swing to speed up as they move from a higher position to a lower position?

Back

Gravity causes the student's speed to increase.

Front

How long does it take for Earth to rotate on its axis?

Back

24 hours.

Front

What is the effect of light traveling from air into water?

Back

Light refracts, changing speed and direction.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process where liquid water changes into water vapor (gas) due to heat.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

Front

What is the role of gravity in motion?

Back

Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth, affecting their speed and direction.

Front

What is refraction?

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, like air to water.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and revolution?

Back

Rotation is the spinning of an object on its axis, while revolution is the movement of one object around another.

Front

What is the day/night cycle on Earth?

Back

It is approximately 24 hours long.