Weather and Forecast

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are usually dark, flat, and cover the sky.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are white, flat, and wispy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What instrument measures air pressure?

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A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

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What does a wind vane do?

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A wind vane determines the direction the wind is blowing.

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What is a weather instrument?

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A weather instrument is used to measure different parts of weather.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white.

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What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What does a thermometer measure?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is a weather map?

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A weather map shows the weather conditions in a specific area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are nimbus clouds?

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Nimbus clouds are dark clouds that bring precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5