Science 2nd 9 Weeks Review

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What is fog?

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Fog is a stratus cloud that forms close to the surface of the Earth, reducing visibility.

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What weather conditions are associated with a thunderstorm?

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Thunderstorms are accompanied by lightning, thunder, rain, and strong winds.

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What is the day and night cycle?

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The day and night cycle is the length of time Earth takes to rotate once on its axis.

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What does Earth's rotation create?

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Earth's rotation creates day and night.

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During which season do the sun's rays hit the Earth at the most indirect angle?

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The sun's rays hit the Earth at the most indirect angle during winter.

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What is a stratus cloud?

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A stratus cloud is a type of cloud that forms in layers and often covers the sky like a blanket.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is the axis of the Earth?

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The axis of the Earth is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, around which the Earth rotates.

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What are seasons?

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Seasons are divisions of the year marked by changes in weather, daylight, and temperature, caused by Earth's tilt and orbit around the sun.