Science Final Exam Review 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Describe the sub-atomic particles. Correlate the arrangement of an atom’s electrons with its reactivity. Describe and explain the Periodic Table. List the parts of a chemical formula and explain what information they give. List examples of evidence of a chemical reaction. State the Law of Conservation of Mass. Describe the function of coefficients and subscripts in a chemical equation. Explain how to determine if a chemical equation follows the Law of Conservation of Mass. Define Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration. List Newton’s Three Laws of Motion and be able to identify how they apply in examples. Describe the results of the Earth rotating on its axis. Describe the natural phenomena that create seasons on Earth, and where these seasons are manifested. Describe the effect of the Earth’s tilt on amount of daylight hours for different points on Earth at various, pertinent times of year. Describe the cause and appearance of the Lunar Cycle. Describe the creation of Neap Tides and Spring Tides. Describe various major components of the Universe. Explain the classification of stars on the Hertzsprung-Russell chart. Characterize the Sun regarding size and galactic location. Identify the parts of the Electromagnetic Spectrum. Explain the Doppler Effect. Explain how Red Shift and Blue Shift affect theories about the history and future of the Universe. Describe the meaning and usage of the term “Light Year”. Briefly describe Alfred Wegener’s identifying theory, and give specific examples of evidence that supported that theory. Briefly describe Harry Hess’ identifying theory, and give specific examples of evidence that supported that theory. List the types of tectonic plates, how they interact, and the resulting crustal features possible. Define “contour lines” and tell how this definition is applicable to the topic of Topographic Maps. Contrast “Weathering” and “Erosion”. Describe the creation of wind on Earth. Draw and label common weather-map symbols. Describe the development of Tropical Storms such as Hurricanes. Identify the terms used to describe the parts of a Food Web. Contrast biotic and abiotic factors. Explain the relationship between genetic change over generations and environmental factors. List the resources humans garner from the Ocean. Discuss the harm humans have caused to the Ocean food web. An example could be the over hunting of whales to the point of extinction of some species.