Weather vs. Climate

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What is the local, day-by-day variation in the atmosphere's condition called?

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Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the year-by-year variation of the atmosphere’s condition over a large area called?

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Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What does an 'H' on a weather map indicate?

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High pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the tool called that measures how warm or cold the air is outside?

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Thermometer

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What does the gauge that collects rain measure?

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Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the term for the average weather conditions in a place over a long period?

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Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the term for the short-term changes in the atmosphere?

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Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer

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What instrument measures air pressure?

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Barometer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the term for water that falls from the sky, such as rain or snow?

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Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4