Unit 4 Practice FRQ: Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces

Directions: You should time yourself, you have about an average of 25 minutes to complete the free response question below. Make sure to take 5 minutes at the beginning to Pre-write and organize your thoughts, then begin writing.

Map A

Define the term Centripetal force.

Define the term Centrifugal force.

Identify and describe two examples of centripetal forces that exist on a global scale.

Identify and describe two examples of centrifugal forces that exist on a global scale.

Identify and explain a specific example of a centripetal force that affects the viability of any of the states shown on Map A above.

Identify and explain a specific example of a centrifugal force that affects the viability of any of the states shown Map A above.

Identify and explain a specific example of a centripetal force that affects the viability of any of the states shown on Map B above.

Identify and explain a specific example of a centrifugal force that affects the viability of any of the states shown Map B above.