Physical+Science+Final+Exam+Review


 * Final Exam Review**
 * (This can also be found in the Freshman Science folder in Google Docs, where it includes some formulas.) **

//Measurement and SI Units// Students should be able to properly convert units in the metric system and perform calculations with them
 * Mass
 * Volume
 * Density
 * SI units
 * SI prefixes
 * Basic converting (ex: m to km)

//Geology// Explain geological processes and their effects on the Earth.
 * Rock types – how to identify igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
 * Plate tectonics
 * Difference between mineral and rock
 * Abundant elements in the earth
 * Causes of earthquakes, ring of fire
 * Processes that form quartz veins, basalt dikes

//Electricity// Explain the relationships of Ohm’s law and be able to solve problems related to parallel and series circuits.
 * Voltage
 * Current
 * Resistance (series and parallel formulas)
 * Series and parallel circuits
 * Equivalent resistance equations for series and parallel
 * Ohm’s Law

//Waves, Light, Optics and Sound// Explain how energy is transmitted through waves, including the mathematical relationships of sound and light waves. Explain how sound and light are influenced by the medium through which they travel. · Characteristics of waves: o Amplitude o Frequency o Wavelength o Crest/Trough o Period  //Optics// · Lenses o Convex o Concave o How form images · Reflection & Refraction

//Sound// · Speed of sound o What influences · Resonance · Pitch · Loudness

//Motion/Rockets// Demonstrate an understanding of the motion of objects and how forces can change that motion.

· Speed & Velocity · Acceleration · Newton’s Laws of motion · Inertia · Forces · Momentum
 * o Average
 * o Instantaneous
 * o Constant
 * o Balanced & Unbalanced
 * o Net force


 * Differences in CP and HC**
 * **Problems:**
 * **3-4 different problems – more challenge for HC**
 * **HC – deeper understanding of manipulating formulas**