Weather and Weather Tools

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What is a Thunderstorm?

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A Thunderstorm is a type of storm that has thunder and lightning, and can sometimes produce hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What does Drought mean?

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Drought is a type of extreme weather that means there is not enough precipitation (rain).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What tool measures wind speed?

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An anemometer is the tool used to measure wind speed.

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What happens in the fall season?

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In the fall season, leaves change color and temperatures get cooler.

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NGSS.3-ESS2-1

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What does a Rain Gauge measure?

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A Rain Gauge measures the amount of rain that has fallen.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is a Hurricane?

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A Hurricane is a large storm with strong winds and heavy rain, often forming over warm ocean waters.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a Tornado?

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A Tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What does a Wind Vane do?

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A Wind Vane shows the direction from which the wind is blowing.

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What is a Blizzard?

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A Blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a Barometer used for?

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A Barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.