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Precipitation Education: Weather & Climate

Various types of extreme weather around the world.
Credit: NASA/GPM
Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
Material Type
  • Article/Informative Text
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.2 – The Sun is active…
NGSS
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
Heliophysics Topics
  • Atmosphere
  • Seasons
Related Missions
  • Aqua (Earth)
  • Landsat (Earth)
  • PACE (Earth)
  • SWOT (Earth)
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

To understand the complex interactions and patterns of weather and climate, scientists collect as much observational data as they can on precipitation, temperatures, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions. They then use that data and the relationships between the different pieces to create computer models of local, regional, or even global weather and climate. Learn the weather and climate essentials through resources on this website.

For more information, click the link below:

https://gpm.nasa.gov/education/weather-climate