Weather and Climate

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A mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon

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Atmosphere

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

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Climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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The change of state from a gas to a liquid

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Condensation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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The change in state from a liquid to a gas that usually occurs at the surface of a liquid over a wide range of temperatures.

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Evaporation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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The portion of Earth that is water

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Hydrosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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The distance north or south of the equator; expressed in degrees

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latitude

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Any form of water that falls to Earth’s surface from the clouds

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Precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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The continuous movement of water between the atmosphere, the land, the oceans, and living things.

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Water Cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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The short-term state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility.

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Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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The solid Earth, including the rocks, minerals, and landforms of the surface and interior

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Geosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3