4.8A Weather

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What is the term for the average weather conditions during a season over many years?

Back

climate

Front

What is the term for the daily atmospheric conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and wind?

Back

weather

Front

What tool is used to measure temperature?

Back

thermometer

Front

What device shows the direction of the wind?

Back

wind sock

Front

What is the term for the amount of rain that falls in a specific area?

Back

rainfall

Front

What happens to temperature when cloud cover increases?

Back

The temperature usually decreases.

Front

What is the best tool to measure rainfall?

Back

rain gauge

Front

What is the term for a prediction of what the weather will be like in the future?

Back

weather forecast

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

Front

What is an example of a weather observation?

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Recording the temperature and humidity outside.