Weather

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area such as wind, temperature, and precipitation.

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What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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Barometer

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What tool is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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What does a thermometer measure?

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A thermometer measures the temperature of the air.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A prediction about the weather.

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall.

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What is the purpose of a wind vane?

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A wind vane shows the direction of the wind.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What does humidity refer to?

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Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation.