5th Grade Earth Science Review

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What are outer planets?

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Outer planets are the planets that are farther from the Sun than the inner planets. They have longer orbits and are generally larger.

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Which planets are considered outer planets in our solar system?

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Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are the outer planets.

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What is hail?

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Hail is a type of precipitation that forms during thunderstorms when strong updrafts carry water droplets into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere.

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What type of weather event is hail most commonly associated with?

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Hail is most commonly associated with thunderstorms.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor, usually due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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How are evaporation and condensation similar?

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Both processes are caused by changes in heat and energy.

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What are the inner planets?

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Inner planets are the four planets closest to the Sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars.

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What is the correct order of the outer planets from the Sun?

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The correct order of the outer planets is Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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What type of cloud is most often seen during thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are most often seen during thunderstorms.