Science STAAR pt. 2

Front

What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is biodiversity?

Back

The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Front

How does temperature affect biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems?

Back

Warmer waters typically support fewer types of plants and animals compared to cooler waters.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity of an object.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = Force / Mass.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is a transform boundary?

Back

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates slide past each other.

Front

What is a divergent boundary?

Back

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other.

Front

What is a convergent boundary?

Back

A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move toward each other.

Front

What is the role of salt in aquatic ecosystems?

Back

Salt concentration affects the types of organisms that can survive and reproduce.