MOY science district assessment

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What are the seasons?

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The seasons are the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter) that are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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What is a solid?

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A solid is a state of matter that has a fixed shape and volume, with particles that are tightly packed together.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, making it harder to slide or move.

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Where does the moon get its light?

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The moon gets its light from the sun.

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What is density?

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Density is the measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume. It determines whether an object will float or sink in a fluid.

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What is an example of a dense substance?

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Honey is an example of a dense substance because it has a high mass for its volume and sinks to the bottom when compared to other liquids.

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What are the phases of the moon?

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The phases of the moon are the different shapes the moon appears to take as it orbits the Earth, including new moon, crescent, first quarter, gibbous, and full moon.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that keeps us on the ground and causes objects to fall.

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What is a solar eclipse?

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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking the sun's light either partially or completely.

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What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?

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A solid has a fixed shape and volume, while a liquid has a fixed volume but takes the shape of its container.