Weather and Climate Review

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What is a Wind Sock?

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A Wind Sock is an instrument used to show the direction of wind and measure its speed.

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What is Precipitation?

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Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from the sky.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is Climate?

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Climate refers to the average conditions in a place over a longer period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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What does it mean when we say 'Summers are typically hot and dry'?

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This statement describes the climate of a region, indicating that during summer, the weather is usually hot and there is little rainfall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a Thermometer used for?

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A Thermometer is an instrument used to measure temperature.

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What is a Barometer used for?

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A Barometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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What is a Rain Gauge?

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A Rain Gauge is an instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What is the difference between Weather and Climate?

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Weather refers to the current atmospheric conditions, while Climate refers to the average atmospheric conditions over a long period.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What does 'Humidity' mean?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a Weather Map?

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A Weather Map is a visual representation of the weather conditions in a specific area at a given time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5