Weather and Climate Review

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What is precipitation?

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When different forms of water fall from the clouds to the earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the function of an Anemometer?

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Measures wind speed. The faster the air moves, the faster it turns.

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What is an example of qualitative data?

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The bread got moldy.

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What is the function of a thermometer?

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Measures the temperature.

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What is precipitation?

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Forms of water that fall from the clouds to the earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is weather?

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The day-to-day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a weather vane?

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A tool that shows the direction of the wind.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A device used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4