Weather and Climate

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What is an anemometer?

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An anemometer is a device that measures wind speed.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process by which water molecules in liquid water escape into the air as water vapor.

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the day-to-day changes in atmospheric conditions, including temperature, air pressure, humidity, wind, cloud coverage, or precipitation.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the envelope of gases that surrounds Earth.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the long-term average of weather in a specific area.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches Earth's surface.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which molecules of water vapor in the air become liquid water.

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What is a barometer?

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A barometer is an instrument that measures air pressure.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is a boundary between two different air masses.