Weather Terms

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What measures temperature?

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Thermometer

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What measures precipitation?

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Rain gauge

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Where do hurricanes usually form?

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Over warm ocean waters

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a storm with large amounts of snow.

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What is a barometer used for?

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A barometer measures air pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the process of water moving from the ground to the sky and back again.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is 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 weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the future.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6