Weather and Climate
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between weather and climate?
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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a significant period.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is climate?
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Climate is the average weather conditions in a region over a long period, typically 30 years or more.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What factors influence climate?
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Factors influencing climate include latitude, elevation, proximity to water bodies, ocean currents, and prevailing winds.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is air pressure?
Back
Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a given point, influencing weather patterns and wind formation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a hurricane?
Back
A hurricane is a powerful tropical storm characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges, but it does not produce snow.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is precipitation?
Back
Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is wind?
Back
Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure, influenced by temperature differences.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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