Weather, Climate, and Instrument Clues

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a significant period, usually 30 years or more.

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What instrument measures wind direction?

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A wind vane measures wind direction by showing which way the wind is blowing.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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What instrument measures temperature?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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What is an example of weather?

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An example of weather is a rainy day or a sunny afternoon.

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What is an example of climate?

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An example of climate is the fact that it is usually hot in July in Florida.

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How does weather differ from climate?

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Weather is short-term and can change quickly, while climate is long-term and stable.

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What does it mean if a place has a tropical climate?

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A tropical climate means the area is warm and humid, with high rainfall throughout the year.