Weather and Climate terms

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What tool measures wind direction?

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Wind vane

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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 is the purpose of a rain gauge?

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To measure the amount of rainfall.

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True or False: The amount of carbon dioxide CO2 in the atmosphere is decreasing.

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False

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In which layer of the atmosphere do all atmospheric phenomena like rain occur?

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Troposphere

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What tool measures atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer

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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 thermometer measure?

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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 an anemometer used for?

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To measure wind speed.