Spring CBA Review

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis causes different parts of the Earth to receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year, leading to the seasons.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy that comes from the Sun, which can be harnessed using solar panels to generate electricity.

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What is the role of the moon in ocean tides?

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The moon's gravity pulls on the Earth's oceans, causing the water levels to rise and fall, which creates tides.

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What is the Winter Solstice?

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The Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, occurring around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What season occurs when a hemisphere is tilted toward the sun?

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Summer occurs when a hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.

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What is the difference between day and night?

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Day occurs when a part of the Earth is facing the Sun, while night occurs when it is turned away from the Sun.

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What is hydropower?

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Hydropower is energy generated from the movement of water, typically using dams to harness the energy of flowing water.

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What is the significance of the equator?

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The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and is the point where the sun is directly overhead at noon during the equinoxes.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy needed for evaporation, which is the process of water turning into vapor and rising into the atmosphere.