Weather and Climate Vocabulary - 3rd grade Amplify

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What is weather?

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Weather is what is happening outside with the air and sky, including precipitation, temperature, and wind.

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What are observations or measurements recorded in an investigation called?

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Observations or measurements recorded in an investigation are called data.

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What do you call a scientist who studies and predicts weather?

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A scientist who studies and predicts weather is called a meteorologist.

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What are times of year when certain kinds of weather are common called?

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Times of year when certain kinds of weather are common are called seasons.

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What is information that supports an answer to a question called?

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Information that supports an answer to a question is called evidence.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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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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What is a climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a place over a long period of time.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the future.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.