Weather 4th grade

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made up of tiny drops of water or ice.

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What tool measures wind speed?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white.

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What is a thunderhead cloud?

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A Cumulonimbus cloud is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud; it looks tall and brings heavy rain.

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What weather does a high pressure system bring?

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A high pressure system brings happy, sunny clear weather.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a barometer used for?

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A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy?

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Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy.

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What type of cloud covers the sky like a blanket?

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Stratus clouds cover the sky like a blanket.

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What does humidity mean?

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Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.