Weather Factors

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What determines the state of precipitation?

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Air Temperature determines the state of precipitation.

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What is measured by a thermometer?

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Air Temperature is measured by a thermometer.

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What can determine the category of a tornado?

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Wind Speed can determine the category of a tornado.

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What happens when air pressure is low?

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When air pressure is low, there are more clouds and precipitation is more likely.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens when air pressure is high?

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When air pressure is high, the sky is clear and blue.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How does wind direction affect weather?

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Wind direction can influence the temperature and moisture content of the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the role of air pressure in weather?

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Air pressure affects weather patterns, including precipitation and cloud formation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What is the relationship between temperature and humidity?

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Higher temperatures can increase humidity levels as warm air holds more moisture.