Science 2nd 9 Weeks Review

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What type of clouds are large and dense, often resulting in thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds.

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What is the longest day of the year called?

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The summer solstice.

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What does the Earth complete on its axis in 24 hours?

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A rotation.

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What would happen if the Earth were not tilted on its axis?

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Temperatures would stay the same year round.

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What is a funnel-shaped cloud that rotates very swiftly and usually forms over land?

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A tornado.

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What is the main cause of seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis.

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What type of storm is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, often forming over warm ocean waters?

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A hurricane.

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What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the sun?

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Revolution.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What do we call the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation.