Weather and Weather Tools

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What season would you see plants starting to grow and temperatures getting warmer?

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Spring is the season when plants start to grow and temperatures begin to rise.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What type of storm has very strong winds and swirl in a circle that forms an 'eye'?

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A hurricane is a type of storm characterized by very strong winds that swirl in a circular motion, forming an 'eye'.

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What is a scientist who studies the weather called?

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A meteorologist is a scientist who studies the weather and forecasts it.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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How is temperature measured?

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Temperature is measured in degrees.

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What is the name of a person who forecasts weather?

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A meteorologist is a person who forecasts the weather.

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What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What do we call the water that falls from the sky?

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Precipitation is the term for water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the term for a long period of time with little or no rain?

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A drought is a long period of time with little or no rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What do we call a storm that brings heavy snow and strong winds?

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A blizzard is a storm that brings heavy snow and strong winds.

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What is the term for the average weather conditions in a place over a long time?

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

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