The Magic School Bus: Kicks Up a Storm

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What is weather?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors like temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.

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Fill in the blank: Weather is always _____

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changing

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True or False: Weather is different in many places because there are different combinations of water, wind, and heat.

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True

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What happens when ice crystals grow and stick together?

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They get heavy and fall.

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What happens to ice crystals when they get warmer?

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They melt.

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True or False: Thunderstorms are started by cold, dry air in an updraft.

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False

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning.

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What are the main components that affect weather?

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Water, wind, and heat.

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What is precipitation?

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

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How do clouds form?

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Clouds form when water vapor in the air cools and condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.