Weather and Climate

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A barometer measures air _____

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pressure

Front

A ____ shows where each direction is.

Back

compass

Front

Weather satellites monitor weather from high above the ____

Back

Earth

Front

Wind socks and wind vanes determine the ___.

Back

wind direction

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A rain gauge measures the amount of ____

Back

rain fall

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What is weather?

Back

The state of the atmosphere at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

Front

What is climate?

Back

The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

Front

What instrument measures temperature?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What does a hygrometer measure?

Back

Humidity in the air.

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What is precipitation?

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