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What is the tool called that measures how warm or cold the air is outside?

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thermometer

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What is the local, day-by-day variation in the atmosphere's condition called?

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weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Should we expect ALL days in the summer to be hot?

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no, the daily WEATHER can vary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What does an 'H' on a weather map indicate?

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high pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What does the gauge that Izzy is holding collect?

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precipitation

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What is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area called?

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climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term averages.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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barometer

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What does a low-pressure system typically indicate about the weather?

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It often indicates stormy or rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

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humidity