Weather

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the liquid form of precipitation?

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Rain is the liquid form of precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What influences the type of precipitation that falls?

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Air temperature influences the weather by determining what type of precipitation will fall to the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to air pressure as temperature increases?

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As the temperature in an area increases, the air pressure decreases.

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What causes your ears to pop on an airplane?

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Your ears pop on an airplane due to a change in altitude.

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What two processes cause clouds to form?

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Clouds form through the processes of evaporation and condensation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4