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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Which type of weather has the strongest winds?

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Hurricanes have the strongest winds.

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What instrument measures temperature?

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Thermometer measures temperature.

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What instrument shows wind direction?

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Wind vane shows wind direction.

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What is the layer of air that surrounds Earth?

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The atmosphere is the layer of air that surrounds Earth.

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What do we call water that falls from the sky?

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Precipitation is water that falls from the sky.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer measures wind speed.

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What is a storm with thunder and lightning called?

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A thunderstorm is a storm with thunder and lightning.

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What do we call the amount of moisture in the air?

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Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.

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What is a large body of air with similar temperature and moisture called?

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An air mass is a large body of air with similar temperature and moisture.