Where does water in the air come from?

• It falls from the clouds and then just stays floating in the air.

• It evaporates from the ground and turns into water vapor.

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Why does precipitation happen?

• Water vapor becomes too heavy and falls from the clouds.

• The wind is strong and causes the rain to fall.

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Which of the following are different types of precipitation?

• Rain

• Wind

• Snow

• Sleet

• Temperature

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What is the tool we use to measure rain called?

• Wind Vane

• Anemometer

• Ruler

• Rain Gauge

Snow stays on the ground, so we can measure it using a _____________.

TRUE or FALSE: Some months of the year tend to be wetter or drier than others.

• True

• False

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Meteorologists use a special machine to study and predict the weather. This machine is called a ___________________.

• weather station

• news report

• weather forecast

Which locations will receive the MOST precipitation? Use the scale on the side to decide.

CHOOSE 2 LOCATIONS.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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A person who studies and predicts the weather is called a _______________.

• weather reporter

• anemometer

• meteorologist

• precipitation radar

Which locations will receive the LEAST precipitation? Use the scale on the side to decide.

CHOOSE 2 LOCATIONS.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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