Weather review

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the conditions of the outside air at a specific time, including 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, usually 30 years or more.

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What are stratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are low gray clouds that cover the sky and often bring light rain or drizzle.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are white, puffy clouds that look like cotton balls and usually indicate fair weather.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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What is a thermometer?

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A thermometer is a tool used to measure temperature.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What are cirrus clouds?

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Cirrus clouds are high, thin, wispy clouds that usually indicate fair weather but can also signal a change in the weather.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the future, based on data and observations.