Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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The daily condition of the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is climate?

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The average weather in a region over a long period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What does a thermometer measure?

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temperature

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Which tool is used to measure precipitation?

thermometer

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compass

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wind vane

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rain gauge

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rain gauge

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What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?

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temperature and precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Which instrument measures the location of storms and how fast winds are moving, including the winds in tornadoes? Options: anemometer, weather satellite, wind vane, weather balloon

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anemometer

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What does a hygrometer measure?

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relative humidity

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What weather instrument measures air pressure?

hygrometer

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rain gauge

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barometer

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wind vane

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barometer

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What is a meteorologist?

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A scientist who studies weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What do meteorologists make from weather data?

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forecasts

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6