Weather & Water 5

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What is the best instrument to determine if there will be clear or cloudy skies?

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A weather satellite or a cloud cover sensor.

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In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

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Troposphere

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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Wind speed.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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The Earth's axis is tilted and Earth revolves around the sun.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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It protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What instrument measures humidity?

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Hygrometer.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What are the main types of precipitation?

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Rain, snow, sleet, and hail.