Weather and Climate

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Condensation

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The process by which molecules of water vapor in the air become liquid water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Front

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Where two different air masses meet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Water Cycle

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The continual movement of water among Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and land surface through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Cold Front

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Colder air, heavy rain, thunderstorms, snow.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Temperate

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Seasonably variable climate zone between 40 and 60 degrees latitude, north or south of the equator.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Evaporation

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The process by which water molecules in liquid water escape into the air as water vapor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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Precipitation

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Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Humidity

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The amount of moisture in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Air Mass

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A large body of air with the same temperature and humidity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Climate

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The long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6