Weather Set (5.e.1.1 & 5.e.1.2)

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time, typically 30 years or more.

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What is weather?

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Weather describes the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What instrument measures temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.

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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

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A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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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 precipitation that falls in a specific area.

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What happens to rain when it falls through freezing air?

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Rain can change to sleet or snow when it falls through freezing air.

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What is the typical temperature range for a sunny, mild day?

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A sunny, mild day typically has temperatures ranging from 60°F to 80°F.

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What is sleet?

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Sleet is a form of precipitation that occurs when raindrops freeze into ice pellets before reaching the ground.