6th Grade Weather and Climate

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What are rain shadows?

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Areas of low rainfall on the downwind slopes of mountains.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Why doesn't the equator experience seasons?

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The sun's rays hit the equator more directly than anywhere else.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the climate zone at both the top and the bottom of the globe?

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Polar.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of climate do latitudes with low pressure zones typically have?

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Wetter climates such as rain forests.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What are rain forests?

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An area with high annual rainfall, no freezing temperatures, and a rich collection of plant and animal life.

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What is climate?

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The atmospheric conditions, along with long-term changes, of a certain place over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is weather?

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The short-term atmospheric conditions of a certain place at a certain time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a biome?

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A large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What causes seasons on Earth?

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The tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1