physics earth and space science
What is the force that resists motion between two surfaces?
Friction
What is the unit of measurement for force?
Newton
Which of the following is a renewable energy resource?
Wind
What is the name of the layer of the Earth's atmosphere where most weather occurs?
Troposphere
Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?
Mars
What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?
Rotation
Which scientist famously formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation?
Isaac Newton
What causes the tides in the Earth's oceans?
Gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun
What is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and sugar?
Photosynthesis
Which type of energy is stored in an object due to its position or configuration?
Potential energy