Weather

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall.

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Which two cities are experiencing the same temperatures?

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Del Rio and Dallas are experiencing the same temperatures.

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What is a scientist that measures and reports weather conditions called?

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A scientist that measures and reports weather conditions is called a meteorologist.

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What do we call daily temperature, daily rainfall, and daily amount of sunshine?

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We call these weather.

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What can we expect when we say it will rain on Tuesday?

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We can expect weather conditions that include rain.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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What do we call the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth is called the atmosphere.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is a weather map used for?

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A weather map is used to show weather conditions in different areas.

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