STEMscopes Day-To-Day Weather Scope Assessment Review (3rd Gr)

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, precipitation, wind, and humidity.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured with a thermometer.

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What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is wind direction?

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Wind direction indicates where the wind is coming from, often measured with a wind vane.

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What is a wind vane?

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A wind vane is a tool that shows the direction of the wind.

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How does weather differ in different locations?

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Weather can differ in various locations due to factors like geography, climate, and time of year.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is a boundary between a mass of cold air and a mass of warm air, often leading to a drop in temperature.

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What happens to temperature during a cold front?

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During a cold front, the temperature usually decreases as the cold air moves in.

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What is the role of the sun in weather?

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The sun provides energy that heats the Earth, influencing weather patterns and temperature.