Weather and Climate

How does the average course or condition of the weather at a place impact the local environment and community over a period of years?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How long can weather events last?

• Seconds

• Minutes

• Hours

• Months

What is climate?

• The average weather over a long period of time

• The daily weather patterns in a specific area

• The temperature and precipitation in a given location

• The atmospheric conditions at a particular moment

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A healthful climate..

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How do weather events like winds, calms, storms, clouds, droughts, and rains impact the environment and human activities?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A warm, humid climate..

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is weather defined as?

• The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place

• The average atmospheric conditions over a long period of time

• The study of climate patterns

• The measurement of air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6