Weather and Climate Terminology

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Temperature

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The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object

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Atmosphere

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The layer of air surrounding the Earth's surface composed of various gases

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Humidity

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The amount of water vapor in the air

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Cloud

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A visible mass of condensed water droplets or ice crystals floating in the atmosphere

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Precipitation

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Any form of liquid and/or solid water that falls from clouds, such as rain, snow, and hail

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Wind

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The movement of air across the Earth's surface

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Storm

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Any disturbed state of atmospheric, oceanic, or other environmental conditions, often involving strong winds

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Climate

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The average weather conditions in a particular region over an extended period of time

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Degrees

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A measurement for temperature expressed in Fahrenheit or Celsius

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Weather

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The daily state of the atmosphere in any given place.