Weather and Climate

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What tool measures wind speed?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a violent, funnel-shaped, rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures air pressure.

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What type of weather does high air pressure bring?

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High air pressure typically brings clear, nice weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather does low air pressure bring?

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Low air pressure typically brings stormy, bad weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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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

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What tool measures temperature?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is sleet?

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Sleet is a type of precipitation that consists of small ice pellets.

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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.