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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 long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region over an extended period, typically 30 years or more.

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What instrument measures air pressure?

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A barometer measures air pressure.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor held in the air.

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What does the Coriolis Effect demonstrate?

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The Coriolis Effect demonstrates that air flow appears to move in a curved pattern due to the rotation of the Earth.

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What are isobars?

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Isobars are lines on a weather map that connect points of equal atmospheric pressure.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air that replaces a warmer mass of air.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air that replaces a cooler mass of air.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is an anemometer used for?

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An anemometer is an instrument used to measure wind speed.