WAVES
What is a wave?
A disturbance that transfers energy through matter or space.
What is Newton’s First Law also called?
Law of inertia.
What creates a magnetic field?
Moving electric charges.
Name one Earth subsystem.
Geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, or biosphere.
What is DNA?
Genetic material that carries information.
What type of wave needs a medium to travel?
.
Mechanical wave
What happens to an object with no unbalanced forces?
It stays at rest or moves at constant velocity.
What is an electromagnet?
A magnet made using electric current.
Which subsystem includes water?
Hydrosphere.
What is a gene?
A segment of DNA that codes for a trait.
What is the distance between two crests called?
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Wavelength
What is the formula for force?
F = ma.
What happens when current increases in an electromagnet?
Magnetic strength increases.
Explain how all four systems interact.
They exchange matter and energy (e.g., plants using air, water, and soil).
What is a Punnett square used for?
Predicting genetic outcomes.