Weather and Climate

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What is weather?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a place over a long period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What tool do you use to measure temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What tool do you use to measure wind direction?

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Weather Vane.

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What tool do you use to measure precipitation?

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Rain Gauge.

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What do dark clouds indicate?

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Dark clouds can indicate that the weather might change soon, often bringing rain or storms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What should you do during a storm?

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Go inside, stay away from glass and windows, and get low if you are outside.

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What season comes after summer?

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Fall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a common sign of winter?

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Snow is a common sign of winter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a rainbow?

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A rainbow is a colorful arc that appears in the sky when sunlight shines through raindrops.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2