Weather (VA SOL 4.4) Review

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What is weather?

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Weather is what is happening in the atmosphere in a certain place at a certain time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a powerful, quickly spinning air mass that can cause destruction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What tool is used to measure rainfall?

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A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What type of storm forms over ocean water and has extremely strong winds?

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A hurricane.

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How is temperature measured?

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Temperature is measured in degrees.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a type of storm that forms over warm ocean water and has strong winds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5