Big Idea 7 -Vocabulary Part 3

The average pattern of weather that occurs in a certain location over many years.

• climate

• lattitue

• elevation

• weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The 3 main areas on earth with the same climate: Polar, Temperate, and Tropical Zone.

• Climate Zones

• Weather

• Elevation

• Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The current condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place. What is happening outside now.

• Climate

• Precipitation

• Weather

• Climate Zones

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Located near the north and south poles, extremely cold temperatures, and very little precipitation.

• Climate Zones

• Tropical Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Polar Zone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Located between the polar and tropical zones, has a mild climate, with warm summers and cold winters.

• Temperate Zone

• Tropical Zone

• Polar Zone

• Climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Located near the equator, warm temperatures all year.

• Temperate Zone

• Tropical Zone

• Polar Zone

• Weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

An area that includes all living organisms and the surrounding physical features such as air, water, soil, weather, and landforms.

• Air Temperature

• Wind Direction

• Hemisphere

• Environment

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A low-lying environment, covered by water, with humid conditions, and plant growth.

• Swamp and Wetlands

• Weather

• Climate

• Environment

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Very dry environment, little to no precipitation, can have hot temperatures during the day and cold temperature at night, very little plant life.

• Swamp and Wetlands

• Environment

• Desert

• Tropical Zone

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

An environment covered in grasses with few trees, has a rain season and a dry season, warm summers and colder winters.

• Grassland

• Swamp and Wetlands

• Desert

• Environment