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If the Earth magically started moving at twice its current velocity in its orbit around the Sun, which of the following would be true?  All numbers quoted are rough estimates. 

Who enjoyed that extreme weather we had the first week of the semester?  Snow in Texas!  If you wanted to enjoy some truly extreme seasons on a more routine basis, you would have to visit a planet

Select all of the following that are abbreviations for units of distance. 

I agree to the exam course policies and will not use any outside aids including AI in completing any part of my exam nor will I discuss the contents of the exam with any fellow student prior to the release of the exam solutions. I understand that if found violating the course exam policies, I will receive a 0 on the exam and be reported to Student Code of Conduct. 

March 20th, 2025 is the official start of spring in San Antonio.  What is significant about this special day? Select all that apply. 

Perhaps you witnessed the Great North American solar eclipse on April 8, 2024? Which of the following statement(s) were true on that day? Select all that apply.

Bonus:  This is worth up to 5 points. Ignore that the question says it is worth 0 points as I manually grade and adjust the points.* Name two things that you see unaided in the night sky in San Antonio (see rubric below).  Use details from the lecture recordings to explain how, why, where, when (etc.) you can see said objects.  Clearly explain your reasoning using Unit 1 material to show full mastery of the subject. Please note that I am not saying you need to answer all of those questions.  They are mere suggestions of the type of explanatory evidence that can be used to support your response.  Rubric:  Type of Object #1 (0.5 points) Detailed explanation of said specific object using Unit 1 content for support (2 points)  Type of Object #2 (0.5 points) Detailed explanation of said specific object using Unit 1 content for support (2 points)    *Additionally, you can use this space to manually type your answer to any of the above exam questions if technical issues prevented you from answering as intended.  Just include the question number. 

What is typically the first asset listed on a company’s balance sheet?

Which of the following accounts is not a liability on the balance sheet? 

A company’s 2021 balance sheet reported the following (in millions)   Total Assets $40,091 Total Liabilities $31,485   What was the company’s total liabilities and equity at December 31, 2021? (hint: remember to think about the balance sheet equation to solve this problem  –> assets = liabilities + equity)