Weather and Climate

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What is used to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What does a weather vane measure?

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A weather vane measures wind direction.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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Which city is expecting rain according to the weather map?

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Dallas is expecting rain according to the weather map.

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of precipitation.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

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What are storm surges?

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Storm surges are rising sea levels caused by strong winds and low pressure during storms.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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