Weather Data and Forecasting

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What do we see in the sky when it is likely to rain?

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Clouds

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What term describes the current state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place?

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The weather

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What are Cirrus clouds?

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Thin clouds that look like feathers, high in the sky.

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What term describes the average weather conditions over a long period?

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The climate

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What instrument do we use to measure air pressure?

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Barometer

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What is the purpose of a thermometer?

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To measure temperature.

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What do we call the tool that measures the amount of rainfall?

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Rain gauge.

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What is a wind vane used for?

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To show the direction of the wind.

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What type of cloud is usually associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds.

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What does high humidity indicate about the weather?

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It may lead to rain or storms.