Weather vs. Climate

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures air pressure.

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What is a long period of time with little to no rainfall called?

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A long period of time with little to no rainfall is called a drought.

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Should we expect ALL days in the summer to be hot?

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No, the daily WEATHER can vary.

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What does the gauge that Izzy is holding collect?

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The gauge collects precipitation.

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Which of these helps meteorologists make weather forecasts?

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All of the above: working with other meteorologists, weather station data, information from satellites.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What instrument measures temperature?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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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 drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall.

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What do meteorologists study?

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Meteorologists study the atmosphere and weather patterns.