Weather and Climate

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weather

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day-to-day changes in atmospheric conditions, including temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, cloud coverage, or precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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climate

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long-term average of weather in an area

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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polar

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dry, cold climate zone above 60 degree latitude

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temperate

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seasonably variable climate zone between 40 and 60 degrees latitude, north or south of the equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Tropical

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warm, moist climate zone near the equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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air mass

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large body of air with the same temperature and humidity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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front

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where two different air masses meet

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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humidity

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moisture in the air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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drought

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a long period of unusually dry weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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anemometer

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measures wind speed