Investigation 3 Water and Climate Vocab

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A weather instrument that measures wind direction.

Back

wind vane

Front

A magnetic needle in a case.

Back

compass

Front

Condition of the air around us.

Back

Weather

Front

Process of a liquid turning to vapor:

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Evaporation

Front

A scientist who studies weather.

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meteorologist

Front

Process of water vapor turning to liquid:

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Condensation

Front

A ______________ is a prediction of future events or conditions, such as weather.

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forecast

Front

Study of weather: ____________

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Meteorology

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Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.

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Precipitation

Front

Instrument measuring precipitation:

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rain gauge