Review+for+Final-PS

=Final Exam Review=

=Format of exam:= Multiple choice (40-50 Q) Problems (5-10 Q)

A student made a study guide for you to use. Please note that this is student made, but it does have helpful information. =Topics to review= Measurement and SI Units • Mass • Volume • Density • SI units • SI prefixes • Basic converting (ex: m to km)

Buoyancy • What makes something float or sink? • Definition

Geology • Rock types – how to identify igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic • Plate tectonics – what is it? • Difference between mineral and rock • Abundant elements in the earth

Electricity • Voltage • Current • Resistance • Series and parallel circuits • Ohm’s Law

Waves • Characteristics of waves: o Amplitude o Frequency o Wavelength o Crest/Trough o Period

Electromagnetic Radiation • Earth’s magnetic field • Know how to read the electromagnetic spectrum chart • Difference between types of EM radiation

Optics • Lenses o Convex o Concave o How form images • Reflection & Refraction

Sound • Speed of sound o What influences • Resonance • Pitch • Loudness

Motion/Rockets • Speed & Velocity o Average o Instantaneous o Constant • Acceleration • Newton’s Laws of motion • Inertia • Forces o Balanced & Unbalanced o Net force • Momentum

Other • Hypothesis • Theory vs law • Importance of using evidence in science • Percent difference