3rd grade weather

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What is a windsock used for?

Back

A windsock is used to help pilots land safely by showing the direction and strength of the wind.

Front

What does it mean if there is snow all winter long in a place?

Back

It means that the place is extremely cold.

Front

If a windsock is blowing towards the east, which direction is the wind coming from?

Back

The wind is coming from the west.

Front

What does a weather vane do?

Back

A weather vane shows the direction the wind is blowing.

Front

If the wind is blowing towards the west, which direction is it coming from?

Back

The wind is coming from the east.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

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

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What is the main reason we need to know about weather?

Back

We need to know about weather to prepare for different conditions and stay safe.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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What does it mean if a place is described as 'warm and dry'?

Back

It means that the place has high temperatures and little to no moisture in the air.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is the purpose of a thermometer?

Back

A thermometer measures the temperature of the air.

Front

What is a rain gauge used for?

Back

A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of rainfall.