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How long has the sun been providing light to Earth?

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Approximately 5 billion years.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days?

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Cumulus cloud.

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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain?

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Cumulonimbus cloud.

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather?

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Cirrus cloud.

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What type of cloud is gray and covers the sky, often bringing light rain?

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Stratus cloud.

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When are thunderstorms most likely to occur?

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During hot weather.

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What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

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Mercury.

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What is the largest planet in our solar system?

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Jupiter.

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What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation.

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What is the term for the movement of air in the atmosphere?

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Wind.