Weather and Climate Terminology

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climate

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the pattern of typical weather conditions in a location OVER TIME

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degrees Fahrenheit

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units used to measure temperature

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hurricane

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a type of storm that forms over the ocean

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meteorologist

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a scientist who is an expert at measuring, understanding, and predicting weather conditions

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precipitation

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water that falls from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail

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season

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a period of a year defined by similar weather conditions

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seawall

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a structure built along a coast to block ocean water from reaching land

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severe weather

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any weather that poses a threat to life and property

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storm surge

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a large wall of water that is pushed above the normal sea level by wind

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weather condition

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a part of weather that can be measured and described