Weather SOL 4.6

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period of time, typically 30 years or more.

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What instrument measures rainfall?

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A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What are the four main types of precipitation?

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The four main types of precipitation are rain, sleet, snow, and hail.

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What does it mean if the air pressure is falling?

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Falling air pressure often indicates that stormy weather may be approaching.

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What type of weather is associated with dark clouds and warm air?

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Stormy weather is often associated with dark clouds, falling air pressure, and warm air.

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How are rain, sleet, snow, and hail alike?

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They are all made of water.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of those conditions.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.