elements of Weather

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What does it mean to be stationary?

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To stay in one place.

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How do we measure wind speed?

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Using an Anemometer.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure.

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What is weather?

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The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place.

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What causes air pressure?

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The weight of air.

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What instrument is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What is the term for the movement of air from high to low pressure?

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Wind.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Fluffy, white clouds that usually indicate fair weather.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.