Factors that Affect Weather

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What is the main factor that causes wind?

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Uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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In which layer of the atmosphere does most weather occur?

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Troposphere.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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Which of the following is NOT a major factor of weather?

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Clouds.

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What do you call a person who forecasts the weather?

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Meteorologist.

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What is temperature?

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A measure of how hot or cold something is.

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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 air pressure?

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The weight of the air above us pressing down.

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What is a wind vane used for?

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To show the direction of the wind.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure.