Weather and Climate Vocabulary

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average conditions in a place over a longer period of time.

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What do scientists collect pieces of information called?

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Scientists collect pieces of information called data.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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What does 'the wind is blowing from the south' describe?

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It describes wind direction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What tool would you use to measure rainfall?

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You would use a rain gauge to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the daily environmental conditions we experience around us.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a thermometer used for?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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What is an anemometer used for?

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An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.