Weather and Climate 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6

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What instrument measures air pressure?

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Barometer

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What is a common factor between wetlands and rain forests?

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High amounts of precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a defining feature of all deserts?

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Very little precipitation.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What is precipitation?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a rain gauge used for?

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To measure the amount of rainfall.

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What does a wind vane indicate?

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The direction from which the wind is blowing.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4