Science 2nd 9 Weeks Review

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What is a hurricane?

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A huge circular storm with strong winds that normally forms over the ocean.

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What did people use to tell time before clocks?

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The day and night cycle.

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What does Earth's rotation create?

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Day.

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What is a tornado?

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A funnel-shaped cloud that rotates very swiftly, usually forms over land.

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What causes the seasons?

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Earth's tilt on its axis.

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What is the main difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane forms over the ocean and is larger, while a tornado forms over land and is smaller.

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What is the role of the sun in the Earth's seasons?

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The sun's position affects the amount of sunlight and warmth different parts of the Earth receive, leading to seasons.

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What is the definition of rotation?

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The spinning of the Earth on its axis.

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What is the definition of revolution?

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The movement of the Earth around the sun.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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An imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.