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What is the primary reason ballet dancers can perform on their toes?

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Ballet dancers train very hard every day.

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How are clouds classified?

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Clouds have different names depending on their shape.

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What does ASL stand for and what is its purpose?

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ASL stands for American Sign Language, developed to help the hearing-impaired communicate.

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Who created the first known books of maps and when?

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Claudius Ptolemy created the first known books of maps in 150 AD.

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What did early maps use for materials?

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Early maps were made with twigs, seashells, or scratched in the sand.

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What is the significance of the number 8,000 in relation to maps?

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Claudius Ptolemy's eight-book series included maps pointing out the locations of over 8,000 places.

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What sparked Brandon's interest in becoming a firefighter?

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Brandon is fascinated by the job of a firefighter.

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What type of training do ballet dancers undergo?

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Ballet dancers must constantly practice difficult moves and exercise to stay in shape.

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What are the characteristics of stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds look like long, flat sheets in the sky.

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What do cirrus clouds look like?

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Cirrus clouds appear curly and wispy.