Weather Review

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What is a wind sock used for?

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To measure wind direction.

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What instrument shows where the wind is coming from?

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Wind vane.

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What tool measures rainfall over time?

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Rain gauge.

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What is the tool called that measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What is precipitation?

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Water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, or sleet.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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To measure temperature.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What does an anemometer do?

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Measures wind speed.

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What is a hygrometer used for?

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To measure humidity.