Science Penguin:Earth & Space Vocabulary 5.8A

Weather is...

• moving air.
• the condition of the atmosphere.
• the measure of thermal energy in the surrounding air.
• rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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Precipitation is...

• moving air.
• the condition of the atmosphere.
• the measure of thermal energy in the surrounding air.
• rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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Temperature means...

• rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
• moving air.
• the measure of thermal energy in the surrounding air.
• forecast.

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A forecast is...

• rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
• an instrument that measure wind speed.
• a weather prediction.
• a long-term pattern of weather conditions.

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A weather map is...

• rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
• an instrument that measure wind speed.
• a weather prediction.
• a map showing weather over large areas.

A meteorologist is...

• rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
• an instrument that measure wind speed.
• a scientist who studies weather patterns.
• a map showing weather over large areas.

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The atmosphere is...

• a scientist who studies weather patterns.
• the condition of the atmosphere.
• a long-term pattern of weather conditions.
• the gases that surround Earth.

Climate is...

• a long-term pattern of weather conditions.
• the condition of the atmosphere.
• the measure of thermal energy in the surrounding air.
• the gases that surround Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Select the climate report.

• Dallas, Texas is expected to feel a low-pressure system move in over the weekend.
• Austin, Texas can look forward to clear, sunny skies for the next 7 days.
• Del Rio, Texas maintains an average annual rainfall of 49.6 centimeters.
• Houston, Texas has a 50% chance of rain in the forecast for this week and next.

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Meteorologists are scientists who study weather patterns and provide us with forecasts. Climatologists use weather patterns over decades to report climate patterns. Which statement about weather and climate explains how they are different?

• Weather is a condition of the atmosphere that stays consistent over many years and climate is a long-term pattern of changes happening daily.
• Weather is a condition of the atmosphere that is constantly changing, and climate is a long-term pattern of the weather conditions for a large area.
• Climate is a condition of the atmosphere that is always the same and weather is a pattern of changes for a large area.
• Climate is a long-term pattern of weather for an area, and weather is a short-term pattern of climate for an area.