Weather Review

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What is weather?

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Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time.

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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 wind vane?

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A wind vane is a tool that shows the direction of the wind.

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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 rainfall.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air that replaces a warmer mass of air.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air that replaces a cooler mass of air.

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What is precipitation?

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