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Did You Know?

What major dairy brands are changing ownership?
Fonterra is selling its brands, including Mainland and Anchor, to Lactalis.
How many times do healthy adults fart on average each day?
Healthy adults fart about 32 times a day on average!
What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?
Ben Richards wowed everyone by doing a perfect 360 spin while skiing!
What happened to Iran's Supreme Leader during the air strikes?
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during the strikes.
What is a fun way to learn about news stories?
You can take quizzes to test your knowledge about news stories!
What happens when a cricket match is washed out?
When a cricket match is washed out, it means heavy rain stops the game before it can start, and both teams get one point each!
What surprising thing happened to Hamish Elliott during the race?
Hamish Elliott fell out of his kayak into the river but still won the race!
What are the Van Allen belts and why are they important?
The Van Allen belts are huge rings of radiation that protect Earth from harmful solar wind and cosmic radiation.
How old is Fancy, the oldest living horse?
Fancy is 37 years and 329 days old!
Why were the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 races cancelled in April?
The races were cancelled due to safety concerns from conflicts in the Middle East.

SMART Prep | Quick Question 210779

A group places equal-sized pieces of soft rock in two trays. One tray is shaken gently with water flowing over it, and the other tray is left still. After 10 minutes, the rocks in the moving water tray are smaller. What is the best conclusion?

Vocabulary

  • orbit The path a planet takes around the Sun. Earth's orbit takes one year to complete.
  • twilight The time just after sunset or before sunrise. We can see stars during twilight when it's not fully dark.
  • telescope A tool that helps us see faraway objects in space. Astronomers use telescopes to study distant planets.