4th grade Weather and Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term conditions of the atmosphere, such as temperature and precipitation, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.

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What type of clouds are known as 'huge gray blankets' that indicate rain?

Back

Stratus clouds are known for being low in the sky and often bring rain.

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How does proximity to the ocean affect average temperature changes?

Back

The closer an area is to the ocean, the less likely the average temperature is to change.

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What happens to the average temperature as elevation increases?

Back

The higher the elevation, the lower the average temperature.

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What is the term for the condition of the air outdoors, including temperature and rainfall?

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The term is 'weather'.

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What type of clouds are fluffy and white, often associated with fair weather?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy and white, typically indicating fair weather.

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What is a rain gauge used for?

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A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What is the term for the long-term average of weather in a specific area?

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The term is 'climate'.

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What type of clouds are thin and wispy, often seen at high altitudes?

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Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, found at high altitudes.