Unit 2 Weather-Science 2nd Mid Unit Flashcard

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be in the future.

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True or False? The weather forecast tells us what the weather will be like tomorrow.

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True

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What do we call the study of weather?

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Meteorology.

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What are the main elements of weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

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What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What does humidity measure?

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Humidity measures the amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is a cloud?

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A cloud is a collection of tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the sky.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from one place to another.

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What is a storm?

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A storm is a strong weather condition that can include heavy rain, wind, thunder, and lightning.