Weather and Climate terms

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What tool measures air pressure?

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Barometer

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Why does warm air rise?

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Warm air is less dense than cooler air.

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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 the purpose of a rain gauge?

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To measure the amount of rainfall.

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What occurs when water condenses?

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Dew forms.

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What tool measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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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 patterns.

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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 a thermometer used for?

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To measure temperature.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.