Weather and Climate terms

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What is weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at any particular time.

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What effect does increasing quantities of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) in the atmosphere have on air temperatures?

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It causes air temperatures to be warmer.

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Which weather tool measures wind direction?

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Wind vane.

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What happens when land ice melts?

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It causes sea levels to rise because it adds water to the ocean.

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What is a rain gauge used for?

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To measure the amount of rainfall.

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What is climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure.

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What is the purpose of a thermometer?

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To measure temperature.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of moisture in the air.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.