6.3 Weather Assessment Review

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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When does precipitation occur?

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Precipitation occurs when the weight of water droplets or ice crystals in a cloud becomes greater than the upward force of the air (updraft).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which a gas cools and turns into a liquid, often forming clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the role of updraft in cloud formation?

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Updraft is the upward movement of air that helps to lift water vapor into the atmosphere, where it can cool and condense to form clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How is hail formed?

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Hail is formed when water freezes higher in the cloud and falls to the ground when the hail is larger than the updraft.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is wind?

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Wind is the horizontal movement of air caused by the rising of warm air, which creates an empty space that cooler air fills.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What happens to air when it is heated?

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When air is heated, it becomes less dense and rises, creating an updraft.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

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Evaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas, while condensation is the process of a gas turning into a liquid.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is an updraft?

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An updraft is a current of rising air that can carry moisture upward into the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a downdraft?

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A downdraft is a current of sinking air that can occur in thunderstorms, often bringing precipitation down to the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5