1. Describe one phenomenon from each of the major natural sciences—physics, chemistry, biology, Earth science, and astronomy—in which friction plays a major and interesting role. 2. Is it more correct...

1. Describe one phenomenon from each of the major natural sciences—physics, chemistry, biology, Earth science, and astronomy—in which friction plays a major and interesting role.

2. Is it more correct to say that friction prevents earthquakes or that friction causes earthquakes? Justify your answer.