4th grade Weather

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What is weather?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What instrument measures temperature?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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What is a rain gauge used for?

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A rain gauge is an instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What does a wind vane measure?

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A wind vane measures the direction of the wind.

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What is wind speed?

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Wind speed is the measurement of how fast the air is moving.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a weather pattern?

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A weather pattern is a consistent and predictable sequence of weather conditions over a period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a hygrometer measure?

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A hygrometer measures the humidity in the air.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4