Weather and Climate

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of rain fall.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What helps scientists take measurements high up in the atmosphere?

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Weather balloons help scientists take measurements high up in the atmosphere.

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What instrument measures temperature?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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What shows where each direction is?

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A compass shows where each direction is.

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What do wind socks and wind vanes determine?

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Wind socks and wind vanes determine the wind direction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the purpose of a barometer?

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A barometer measures air pressure.

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What does a hygrometer measure?

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A hygrometer measures humidity.

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5