Weather and Climate

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What is the polar climate zone?

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A dry, cold climate zone above 60 degrees latitude.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water molecules in liquid water escape into the air as water vapor.

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What is humidity?

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Moisture in the air.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which molecules of water vapor in the air become liquid water.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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Where two different air masses meet.

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What is climate?

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The long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is weather?

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The day-to-day changes in atmospheric conditions, including temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, cloud coverage, or precipitation.

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What is a weather system?

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A large area of the atmosphere with similar weather conditions.

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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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What is an air mass?

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A large body of air with the same temperature and humidity.

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