Weather Basics

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Objective

I can identify different atmospheric conditions and explain how they cause different types of weather.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Practice

7 questions

1

Describe what weather is and give three examples of different types of weather.

2

Explain how the atmosphere helps to keep our planet safe.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Explain how high air pressure typically affects the weather. Explain how the amount of water vapor in the air (humidity) affects the weather. Explain how the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure areas (wind) affects the weather.

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