Weather vs Climate
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between weather and climate?
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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a long period.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is evaporation?
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Evaporation is the process by which liquid water is heated by the sun and changes into water vapor (gas).
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is condensation?
Back
Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is precipitation?
Back
Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail, that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does the sun play in the water cycle?
Back
The sun provides the energy needed to heat water, causing evaporation and driving the water cycle.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a low-pressure system?
Back
A low-pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas, often leading to cloudy and stormy weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a high-pressure system?
Back
A high-pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than that of surrounding areas, usually resulting in clear and fair weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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