2.6 & 2.7 Nonrenewable and Renewable Energy Resources

1. [Force] Part A: A student wants to test how friction affects a toy car. She rolls the car across a sheet of sandpaper and then across a sheet of wax paper. Which is the independent (changing) variable? A. The speed of the car B. The type of surface C. The distance traveled D. The size of the car Part B: On which surface will the car likely stop the SOONEST? A. The wax paper B. The sandpaper C. Both will be the same D. Neither surface has friction 2. [Magnets] Which of these is a measurable question for a magnet experiment? A. Are magnets more fun than springs? B. What is the prettiest color for a magnet? C. How many steel paperclips can a bar magnet lift? D. Why were magnets invented? 3. [Earth's Changes] A student observes a statue in a park that has lost its nose and has smooth edges after many years of rain and wind. What process caused this? A. Erosion B. Deposition C. Weathering D. Evaporation 4. [Earth's Changes] When a river reaches the ocean, it slows down and creates a landform called a delta by dropping sand and silt. This "dropping off" is called: A. Weathering B. Deposition C. Condensation D. Friction 5. [Resources] Why is coal considered a nonrenewable resource? A. It can be burned to make electricity. B. It is found deep underground. C. It takes millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly. D. It is made from ancient plants. 6. [Conservation] A school replaces all its old lightbulbs with energy-efficient LED bulbs. This is an example of: A. Weathering a resource B. Conserving a resource C. Deposition of energy D. Creating a renewable resource 7. [Aquifers] An aquifer is like a giant underground sponge. What characteristic of the rocks allows them to hold water? A. The rocks are solid and water-proof. B. The rocks are porous, with tiny spaces for water to sit. C. The rocks are magnetic and pull water toward them. D. The rocks are melted into a liquid state. 8. [Water Cycle] On a humid morning, you see dew on the grass even though it didn't rain overnight. Which part of the water cycle formed the dew? A. Evaporation B. Precipitation C. Condensation D. Transpiration 9. [Climate] Which of the following is a description of CLIMATE? A. "It is currently 85 degrees in McAllen." B. "There is a 40% chance of rain this afternoon." C. "South Texas typically has mild winters and very hot summers." D. "The wind is blowing from the North at 10 mph today." 10. [Weather/Climate] A scientist is looking at a chart that shows the total annual rainfall in a city from 1990 to 2020. What is the scientist most likely studying? A. The daily weather forecast B. The climate of the region C. The water cycle of a single pond D. The rate of erosion on a local hill

GoGetter1 Unit 2.5/2.6/2.7/SkillsRevision1+2

6.2-6.7 Review game

3.1.2.6 to 3.1.2.7 Review

BAHASA ARAB TAHUN 6 2/7/2021

Unit 2_Grammar_2.5_Speaking_2.6_Writing_2.7

7.2.1 Critical Angle 1. The critical angle is the angle of incidence at which the refracted ray: A. Bends toward the normal B. Bends away from the normal C. Travels along the boundary D. Is totally reflected Answer: C 7.2.2 Snell’s Law & Critical Angle 2. Which formula correctly represents the critical angle c when light travels from medium 1 to medium 2? A. n1cos⁡c=n2 B. n2sin⁡c=n1 C. n1sin⁡c=n2 D. n1sin⁡c=n2sin⁡90∘ Answer: D 7.2.3 Total Internal Reflection 3. Total internal reflection occurs only when: A. Light travels from air to glass B. Angle of incidence is less than the critical angle C. Light travels from a denser to a rarer medium D. Refractive index of the second medium is greater Answer: C 4. Which condition is not required for total internal reflection? A. Light must travel from a denser medium B. Angle of incidence must exceed the critical angle C. Refractive index of second medium must be lower D. Light must strike at 90° Answer: D 7.2.4 Ray Diagrams & Angle Calculations 5. A ray in water (n = 1.33) hits the surface at 40°. Critical angle = 48.8°. What happens? A. Refraction only B. Total internal reflection C. No refraction D. Light stops Answer: A 7.2.5 Snell’s Law in Glass Blocks & Prisms 6. A ray enters glass (n = 1.5) from air at 30°. Which statement is correct? A. It bends away from the normal B. It bends toward the normal C. It travels straight D. It undergoes total internal reflection Answer: B 7. In a prism, the deviation of light occurs mainly because: A. Light slows down in glass B. Light speeds up in glass C. Light reflects internally D. Light cannot pass through glass Answer: A 7.2.6 Mirages 8. A mirage appears on a hot road because: A. Light reflects off the sky B. Light refracts through layers of air with different densities C. Light undergoes dispersion D. Light travels in straight lines only Answer: B 7.2.7 Dispersion Through a Prism 9. Dispersion occurs because: A. All colors refract equally B. Different wavelengths refract differently C. The prism reflects light D. White light cannot be refracted Answer: B 7.2.8 Rainbow Formation 10. A rainbow is formed due to: A. Refraction only B. Total internal reflection only C. Dispersion only D. Refraction + TIR + dispersion Answer: D 7.2.9 Optical Fibers 11. Optical fibers work mainly due to: A. Refraction B. Diffraction C. Total internal reflection D. Dispersion Answer: C 12. Which is an advantage of optical fibers? A. High signal loss B. Immune to electromagnetic interference C. Very heavy D. Slow data transmission Answer: B

Memory Adventure: From Learning to Forgetting Imagine Alex is preparing for a school science fair. Storing Memories (2.5) Alex studies a science experiment. The semantic memory (facts and knowledge, like “water boils at 100°C”) is stored in the brain, while episodic memory (personal experiences, like “I mixed vinegar and baking soda yesterday”) records the event. The hippocampus (the brain’s “save button”) helps transfer these memories into long-term memory. During sleep, memory consolidation (making memories stable and long-lasting) happens, and Alex vividly remembers the fun surprise when the mixture fizzes—a flashbulb memory (emotionally strong, vivid memory). Alex also learns the skill of carefully pouring liquids, a procedural memory stored in the basal ganglia, and how to react when the mixture splashes, a conditioned response stored in the cerebellum. Emotions make the memory even stronger, thanks to the amygdala. Retrieving Memories (2.6) The next day, Alex goes to the science fair. Seeing the experiment table triggers priming (unconscious memory activation—seeing the table makes Alex remember steps). Being in the same classroom helps context-dependent memory (better recall in the same place as learning). Alex is also in the same excited mood as while practicing, so mood-congruent memory helps remember details of the experiment. When listing the steps, Alex remembers the first step clearly and the last step best, thanks to the serial position effect. Using strategies like quizzing himself earlier (testing effect) and spacing study sessions (spacing effect) improves retrieval. Forgetting & Memory Errors (2.7) During the fair, Alex tries to remember an old trick learned last year, but some details are fuzzy. This is retroactive interference (new memories block old ones). At the same time, old steps from last year sometimes confuse him, an example of proactive interference (old memories block new info). Alex’s friend jokingly says he added glitter to the experiment last week. Alex later misremembers seeing glitter—this is the misinformation effect. He even forgets where he first learned the correct steps, a case of source amnesia, and feels a strange sense of déjà vu when looking at a similar experiment table. Unfortunately, Alex’s cousin has anterograde amnesia (cannot form new memories) and can only remember things from before last year, while his neighbor has retrograde amnesia (loses past memories) and cannot recall last week’s fair prep. Luckily, Alex’s strong study habits, sleep, and emotional engagement helped protect his memories from being forgotten too quickly.

Related quizzes

Related quizzes