Weather

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors like temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is a tool used to measure the amount of precipitation that falls in a specific area.

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What does a wind vane do?

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A wind vane is a tool that shows the direction from which the wind is blowing.

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What is the purpose of a compass?

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A compass is a tool that shows direction, helping to find north, south, east, and west.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What are the main components of weather?

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The main components of weather include temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and wind direction.

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What does it mean if the air temperature is cold?

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If the air temperature is cold, it means that the temperature is lower than what is considered comfortable or warm.

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What is wind direction?

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Wind direction indicates where the wind is coming from, usually measured in degrees or using cardinal directions.