Weather and Climate Review

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What is the function of a thermometer?

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Measures the temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What does an anemometer measure?

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Measures wind speed. The faster the air moves, the faster it turns.

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What is the purpose of a weather vane?

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Tells what direction the wind is blowing.

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What is condensation?

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When water vapor cools and becomes water droplets forming a cloud.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a hurricane?

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A large, powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What instrument measures rainfall?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of precipitation.

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What is a cloud?

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A collection of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4