Oklahoma Science State Test Review

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What are radio waves?

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Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with longer wavelengths than visible light, used for communication.

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How do visible light waves compare to radio waves?

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Visible light waves have shorter wavelengths and more energy than radio waves.

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What does an 'L' on a weather map represent?

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An 'L' represents an area of low atmospheric pressure, where air is rising, often leading to cloudy skies.

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What occurs at a neap tide?

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A neap tide occurs when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun are perpendicular, resulting in lower high tides.

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What occurs at a spring tide?

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A spring tide occurs when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun are aligned, resulting in higher high tides.

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What is the lunar cycle?

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The lunar cycle is the sequence of phases the moon goes through, including new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter.

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How can astronomers see beyond dark clouds in space?

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Astronomers can use data from gamma rays and other wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum to see beyond dark clouds.

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What is El Niño?

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El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by the warming of surface waters in the Pacific Ocean, affecting global weather.

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What is a likely effect of El Niño conditions?

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An increase in hurricanes originating from the Pacific Ocean.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given point, affecting weather patterns.