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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Which weather tool measures wind speed?

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anemometer

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What causes winds to curve?

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Earth's rotation.

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What factors affect climate?

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latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.

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What weather tool measures air temperature?

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thermometer

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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 is a barometer used for?

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To measure atmospheric pressure.

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What is the role of the wind vane?

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To show the direction of the wind.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of moisture 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.