Weather and Climate Chapters 2 and 3 - Amplify 3rd grade

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period, usually 30 years or more.

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What does it mean when we say a month is rainy?

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It means that there is a significant amount of precipitation (rain) during that month.

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows data points along a number line, often used to display the frequency of data.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change daily, while climate is long-term and represents average conditions over many years.

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What is the role of a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist studies weather patterns and forecasts weather conditions to help people prepare for different weather events.

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Why is it important for scientists to have evidence?

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Evidence helps scientists answer questions accurately and make informed conclusions based on observations.

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Can different places have different climates?

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Yes, different places can have different climates due to factors like location, elevation, and proximity to water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What does it mean to make comparisons in science?

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Making comparisons in science involves looking at different sets of data or observations to find similarities and differences.