Weather

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is the water that falls to Earth, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What does it mean when the weather is sunny?

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Sunny weather means there are no clouds in the sky and the sun is shining.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What happens during a drought?

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During a drought, there is not enough water for plants and animals.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What is weather?

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Weather is what the air is like outside, including temperature, wind, and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a thermometer used for?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What does it mean if it is windy?

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If it is windy, it means there is a lot of moving air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a rainy day?

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A rainy day is when precipitation falls as rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the opposite of a drought?

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The opposite of a drought is a flood, which is when there is too much water.

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What can happen if it rains too much?

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If it rains too much, it can cause flooding.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a cloud?

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A cloud is made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the sky.