Weather

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What is weather?

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Weather is what is happening in the atmosphere in a certain place at a certain time.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What do you call a person who studies and forecasts weather?

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Meteorologist.

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What tool helps a wind vane determine wind direction?

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Compass.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What does a thermometer measure?

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Temperature.

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What is a rain gauge used for?

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To measure the amount of rainfall.

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What is the main component of weather?

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The atmosphere.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air.

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What is a forecast?

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A forecast is a prediction of future weather conditions.