Weather & Climate

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5th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the term 'weather' refer to?
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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does the term 'climate' refer to?
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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular region over an extended period, typically 30 years or more.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does weather differ from climate?
Back
Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, while climate is the average of these weather conditions over a longer period.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a weather condition?
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An example of a weather condition is a rainstorm occurring on a specific day.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an example of a climate characteristic?
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An example of a climate characteristic is the fact that a region has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does it mean when a weather forecast predicts rain?
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A weather forecast predicting rain means that meteorologists expect precipitation to occur in the form of rain during a specific time period.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are some factors that influence climate?
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Factors that influence climate include latitude, altitude, proximity to oceans, and prevailing winds.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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