Weather

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, and sleet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is weather?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are the main parts of weather?

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The main parts of weather include temperature, wind direction, and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a type of dry weather where there is little to no rain for a long time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What does it mean if the weather is sunny?

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If the weather is sunny, it means there are no clouds in the sky and the sun is shining.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from one place to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a rainstorm?

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A rainstorm is a weather event where a lot of rain falls in a short period of time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is snow?

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Snow is frozen water that falls from the sky in soft white flakes.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is sleet?

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Sleet is a type of precipitation that consists of small ice pellets.