Weather

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What is a front in weather terms?

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A front is the boundary where two different air masses meet.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of precipitation is sleet?

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Sleet occurs when rain falls through a layer of freezing air near the ground, causing it to freeze into ice pellets.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

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A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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How is weather defined?

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Weather is the state of the atmosphere at any particular time, including factors like temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

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The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface.

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What is the term for the amount of moisture in the air?

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Humidity is the term for the amount of moisture in the air.

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What is the jet stream?

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The jet stream is a fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of precipitation occurs when rain freezes upon contact with cold surfaces?

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Freezing rain occurs when rain freezes upon contact with cold surfaces.

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What is an anemometer used for?

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An anemometer is an instrument used to measure wind speed.

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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 average weather patterns in a region.