Weather Patterns- 3rd Grade

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls from the sky as rain, snow, or hail.

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What does wind direction tell us?

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It tells which way air is moving.

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What happens to the temperature from summer to autumn?

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The temperature usually gets colder.

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What is weather?

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The daily change in atmospheric conditions in a particular location.

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In which season are temperatures usually the warmest?

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Summer.

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What is climate?

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The average weather conditions in a place over a long period.

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What is the water cycle?

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The process of water moving from the ground to the sky and back again.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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To measure temperature.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A tool used to measure the amount of rain that falls.

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What is a weather forecast?

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