Weather

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What is the degree measurement that Earth's axis is tilted upon?

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23.5 degrees

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Which of the following is NOT an example of severe weather?

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An earthquake

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What describes the movement of rotation?

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The spinning of Earth on its axis.

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What explains revolution as a movement in space?

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Earth orbiting the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What does it mean when water evaporates?

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Water that changes from a liquid to a gas state.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is the definition of weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are the main components of weather?

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Temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed and direction, and atmospheric pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average weather patterns in a region.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is severe weather?

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Weather that poses a threat to life, property, or the environment, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2