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Science asks why--why are things the way they are? It attempts to explain every sort of natural phenomena. This section explores a variety of often puzzling scientific facts.
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Moon Mysteries
If its right half is lit, will the moon be more or less full the next night? Why is a half full moon called a Quarter moon? Why can't we see the far side? Why does it appear larger at the horizon? What causes eclipses? Why are there two high and low tides per day?
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Seasons
Why do we have seasons? What's the difference between equinox and solstice? Why are summer days longer than winter days?		  
Weather
What are the 7 colors of the rainbow, in order? Does lightning travel from clouds to ground or ground to clouds? What is the difference between cirrus and cumulous clouds?		  
Latitude vs. Longitude
Which is which? How are they measured? What use are they?		  
Carbon Dating
How does it work? How accurate is it?		  

 

  

 

  

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