Weather vs Climate

The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place.

• weather

• climate

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The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

• weather

• climate

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divisions of the Earth, based on the climate found there

• climate zone

• weather

• climate

• weather zone

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The continuous process by which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back

• life cycle

• water cycle

• rain

• snow

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the study of the atmosphere

• meteorology

• geology

• archaeology

• biology

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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dangerous weather system that threatens to hurt people, animals, or buildings

• earthquakes

• weather

• accidents

• weather hazard

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A scientist who studies atmosphere

• meteorologist

• zoologist

• biologist

• archaeologist

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happens when clouds can't hold anymore water molecules; the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet)

• condensation

• accumulation or collection

• precipitation

• evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

clouds form as rising water vapor cools; when a gas changes to a liquid

• condensation

• accumulation or collection

• precipitation

• evaporation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

water stored in, ponds, lakes, and oceans

• condensation

• accumulation or collection

• precipitation

• evaporation

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