Weather 4.4a Review

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What is an air mass?

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A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure.

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What tools do meteorologists use to forecast daily weather?

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Meteorologists use many tools, including climate data, to help forecast daily weather.

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What does a dropping barometer indicate about the weather?

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A dropping barometer indicates that cloudy, rainy weather is likely to pass through the area.

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Who is a scientist that predicts weather?

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A meteorologist is a scientist that predicts weather.

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What weather condition can be measured by a Celsius thermometer?

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Temperature can be measured by a Celsius thermometer.

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses.

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What instrument measures air pressure?

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A barometer measures air pressure.