Science Weather Flashcard

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which of the following best describes weather?

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Day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the Earth's axis?

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An imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What causes day and night?

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The rotation of earth on its axis.

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What is tilt in relation to the Earth?

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The angle between an object’s rotational axis and its orbital axis.

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What is climate?

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The long-term conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What are clouds?

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Visible masses of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.