Unit 5 Lesson 1

weather

• measures wind speed

• the pressure caused by the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area

• day-to-day changes in atmospheric conditions, including temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, cloud coverage, or precipitation

• the process by which molecules of water vapor in the air become liquid water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

climate

• day-to-day changes in atmospheric conditions, including temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, cloud coverage, or precipitation

• moisture in the air

• measures air pressure

• long-term average of weather in an area

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

front

• where two different air masses meet

• temperate

• dry, cold climate zone above 60 degree latitude

• day-to-day changes in atmospheric conditions, including temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, cloud coverage, or precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

water cycle

• circles of water on the floor made by the rain

• the continual movement of water among Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and land surface through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation

• hot lava coming out of the volcanos

• the rock cycle is very important

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What factors affect the amount of sun at a given location?

• Earth's tilt, movement, and shape

• Prevailing winds and ocean currents

• Mountains and precipitation

• Temperature and moisture content

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which season is taking place in the Southern Hemisphere in Position 1?

• Winter
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6