Weather and Weather Tools

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What is weather?

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Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What does a wind vane show?

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A wind vane shows the direction from which the wind is blowing.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a long period of time with little or no rain, leading to water shortages.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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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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What is a thermometer scale that measures temperature in degrees Celsius?

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Celsius is a scale used to measure temperature, where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2