Weather and Climate Flashcard

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What does 'Temperature' measure?

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How hot or cold the air is.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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Wind speed.

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What is a 'Thermometer' used for?

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An instrument for measuring temperatures.

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What does a 'Wind vane' determine?

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Instrument that determines the direction the wind is blowing.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure.

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What is 'Humidity'?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is 'Precipitation'?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is 'Climate'?

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The average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

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What is 'Weather'?

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The day-to-day state of the atmosphere in a region.

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What instrument measures rainfall?

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A rain gauge.