Weather

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What is climate?

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Weather conditions in a region over a long period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What unit is used to measure temperature in the United States?

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Fahrenheit.

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Which city is known for having the highest average air temperature?

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Miami.

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What do we call daily temperature, daily rainfall, and daily amount of sunshine?

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Weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How can you find which two cities have the same temperatures using a weather map?

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Look for cities marked with the same temperature value.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is a drought?

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A long period of time with little or no rain.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, or sleet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What does a thermometer measure?

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Temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is a weather forecast?

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A prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6