5th Sci Mid Cycle 3 Test Review

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What is the Day and Night cycle?

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The Day and Night cycle is the pattern of light and darkness caused by the rotation of the Earth on its axis, resulting in daytime when a location is facing the Sun and nighttime when it is facing away.

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How many hours of daylight are typically in a 24-hour day?

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Typically, there are 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of nighttime, but this can vary depending on the time of year and location.

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What causes the phases of the Moon?

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The phases of the Moon are caused by the changing positions of the Moon, Earth, and Sun, which affect how much of the Moon's surface is illuminated by the Sun.

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What happens to water vapor in the atmosphere?

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As water vapor rises, it cools down and condenses into liquid water, forming clouds, which can eventually lead to precipitation.

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What is the role of the Sun in the Day and Night cycle?

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The Sun provides light and warmth, and its position relative to the Earth determines whether it is day or night in a specific location.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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Why does water vapor not escape into outer space?

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Water vapor does not escape into outer space because as it rises, it cools and condenses into liquid water, forming clouds that eventually fall back to Earth as precipitation.

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What is the significance of Arrow 4 in the model of the Sun, Earth, and Moon?

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Arrow 4 indicates the rotation of the Earth, which is responsible for the occurrence of day and night.

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What is the difference between day and night?

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Day is when a location on Earth is illuminated by the Sun, while night is when that location is in the shadow of the Earth.

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How does the Earth's tilt affect seasons?

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The tilt of the Earth on its axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the changing seasons.