Unit 2 Study Guide

Unit 2:  Astronomy Study Guide

After completing Unit 2 you should be able to:

• ·            Define meteor, meteoroid, and meteorite
• ·            Define light year
• ·            Distinguish far side, near side, and dark side of the moon
• ·            Distinguish between the heliocentric model of the universe and the geocentric model of the universe.
• ·            Summarize the dependencies of ancient society on astronomy
• ·            Outline the history of astronomy
• ·            Understand the difference between astrology and astronomy
• ·            Identify the contribution of the Greek philosophers to the scientific method
• ·            Identify and name the basic named coordinate features
• ·            Identify and name the celestial equator and celestial poles
• ·            Demonstrate understanding that the height of the sun in sky changes the effective energy     incident on the surface of a local region earth
• ·            Correctly give the primary causes for the meteorological seasonal variation or correctly identify common but incorrect justifications
• ·            Identify the three basic types of asteroids
• ·            Identify the three types of meteorites
• ·            Describe the general location of asteroids
• ·            Identify the composition of the Sun
• ·            Describe the Sun’s source of energy
•        Argue the case for and again sending human to space instead of robots ( e.g. Mars)
•        Argue for and again increasing Space Science funding

Terms:

Celestial sphere

Right ascension

Declination

Vernal equinox

Autumnal equinox

Winter solstice

Summer solstice

Celestial equator

North celestial pole

South celestial pole

Asteroids

Meteoroids

Meteor

Meteorites

Comet

Geocentric model

Heliocentric model

Retrograde motion

Rotation

Revolution

Chromosphere

Corona

Nuclear Fusion

Photosphere

Unit 1 Study Guide

Unit 1:  Introduction to Physical Science Study Guide

After completing Unit 1 you should be able to:

• ·            Recognize the major divisions of natural science
• ·            Recognize the five major divisions of physical science
• ·            Define hypothesis
• ·            Define scientific theory
• ·            Define scientific law
• ·            Understand the role of the scientific method in the investigation of nature
• ·            Know the standard unit of length, mass, and time in SI (International System of Units)
• ·            Distinguish between the common metric prefixes
• ·            Use conversion factors to convert between U.S system and metric system
• ·            Use conversion factors to convert within the metric system
• ·            Summarize the purpose of significant figures
• ·            Demonstrate proper mathematical rounding
• ·            Manipulate between standard and scientific notation
• ·            Analyze the scientific method used in the case study
• ·            Explain how the research studied in the case study can be improved
• ·            Summarize the methodology used in the research study
•                Identify what science is and is not
• ·            Identify why science is important to society
•       Explain the necessity for experimental controls
• Terms:
• fact
• hypothesis
• law
• peseudoscience
• science
• scientific method
• theory
• conversion factor
• significant figures

Unit 5 Study Guide

Unit 5:  Chemistry                                Study Guide Questions

• ·            What are groups and periods on the periodic table?
• ·            What is the relationship between valence electrons and chemical groups?
• ·            What is an ion?
• ·            How are chemical formulas written?
• ·            Why do the elements of a group react similarly?
• ·            What are ionic bonds?
• ·            In forming compounds, how many electrons do atoms tend to get in the outer shell?
• ·            What are covalent compounds?
• ·            Which properties change in a chemical reaction?
• ·            How is a chemical equation balanced?
• ·            Which factors affect the rate of a reaction?
• ·            What is organic chemistry?
• ·            What is the difference between organic chemistry and organic food?
• ·            How are compounds represented?
• ·            What is chemistry?
• ·            What is the structure of an atom?
• ·            What composes all matter?
• ·            How do we specify a given atom?
• ·            Why do elements combine to form compounds?
• ·            What defines an element?
• ·            Define atomic number
• ·            Define mass number
• ·            Define isotope
• ·            Define ion
• ·            Define atomic mass
• ·            What is the atomic theory?
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Unit 4 Study Guide

Unit 4:  Earth Science Study Guide

    I.        Atmosphere

·         Describe how the temperature of the atmosphere varies in each of the four layers

·         What is the importance of atmospheric ozone layer?

·         Why is the sky blue

·         How does the “Greenhouse Effect” work?

·         What are the four fundamental atmospheric measurements?

·         Why does water condense on the outside of a glass containing an iced drink?

·         What information does Doppler Radar give that conventional radar can not give?

·         Name the cloud type associated with thunderhead.

 II.        Atmospheric Effects

·         What is the most violent storm and why?

·         What is the most energetic storm and why?

·         What is the major source of energy for a tropical storm

·         When does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

·         Distinguish between a hurricane watch and hurricane warning

·         What causes the greatest number of hurricane casualties?

·         What is the critical alert for a tornado?

·         What three months are peak season in the United States for hurricanes?

·         What three months are peak season in the United States for tornadoes?

III.        Climate Change

·         Define climate

·         What effect could CFCs have on Earth’s climate

·         What are the concerns about global warming?

IV.  Water

• What region of the United State is water availability becoming an issue due to population increase
• What percentage of the fresh water used in the United States goes towards producing electricity
• List some of the sustainable solutions to the water crisis
• What is the difference between point source and non point source pollution

               V.  Charts

• Precipitation
• Clouds