What Causes Weather?

Explore the components of weather, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind direction and wind speed. In this interactive tutorial, you'll relate the jet stream and ocean circulation to the causes of these conditions, which are caused by the energy from the sun.
Resource ID#: 120550 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: 6th grade, weather, water cycle, humidity, relative humidity, atmosphere, air pressure, low pressure, high pressure, precipitation, evaporation, condensation, jet stream, ocean currents, tutorial, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades K-8

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