elements of Weather

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What is weather?

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The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place.

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How can we measure weather?

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Using instruments like rain gauge, thermometer, anemometer, psychrometer, and barometer.

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What is air pressure?

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The force of air molecules pushing on an area.

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How is air pressure measured?

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Using a barometer.

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How is relative humidity measured?

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Using a hygrometer.

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What is a rain gauge?

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An instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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The temperature of the air.

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What is an anemometer used for?

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To measure wind speed.

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What is a psychrometer?

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An instrument used to measure relative humidity using two thermometers.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Fluffy, white clouds that usually indicate fair weather.