Weather Vocabulary

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A person that uses weather tools to predict the weather is called a ___________________.

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meterologist

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These clouds are horizontal, layered clouds that appear like a blanket in the sky.

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stratus clouds

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The study of weather is called _______________.

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meteorology

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This tool is used to measure precipitation.

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rain gauge

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These clouds are puffy in appearance and can produce large thunderstorms.

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cumulus clouds

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A ________________ is a prediction about the future weather conditions of a place.

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forecast

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This forms when a warm air mass moves over a colder air mass, producing hotter weather.

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warm front

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This forms when two air masses combine and produce precipitation.

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stationary front

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This is known as the amount of water vapor in the air.

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humidity

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The condition of the air around us (SHORT TERM) is known as _____________.

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weather