Natural Phenomena

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What is a natural phenomenon?
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A natural phenomenon is a non-man-made event that can be observed in the natural world.
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Can you name three common natural phenomena?
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Three common natural phenomena are rain, earthquakes, and lightning.
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What causes earthquakes?
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Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.
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How does lightning occur?
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Lightning occurs when electrical charges build up in a thunderstorm cloud and are released as a bolt of electricity.
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What is a hurricane?
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A hurricane is a large, swirling storm system with strong winds and heavy rain, usually found over warm ocean waters.
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How do volcanoes form?
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Volcanoes form when magma from within the Earth's mantle escapes to the surface, often through a crack in the Earth's crust.
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What is a tsunami?
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A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide.
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Why do we see rainbows?
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Rainbows occur when sunlight is refracted, or bent, as it enters a raindrop, reflects off the inside surface, and then refracts again as it exits.
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What causes the Northern Lights?
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The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are caused by charged particles from the sun interacting with Earth's magnetic field.
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What is a drought?
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A drought is a prolonged period of dry weather, leading to a shortage of water resources.
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How is hail different from snow?
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Hail is made of layers of ice and forms during thunderstorms, while snow is ice crystals that form in colder temperatures.
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What happens during a solar eclipse?
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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking out the sun's light temporarily.
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What is fog and how does it form?
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Fog is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets close to the ground, formed when air cools and reaches its dew point.
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Why are some areas more prone to earthquakes?
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Areas near tectonic plate boundaries, like the Pacific Ring of Fire, are more prone to earthquakes due to plate interactions.
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What is the role of ocean currents in climate?
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Ocean currents help regulate the Earth's climate by distributing heat and nutrients around the globe.
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