5th grade: Weather Elements

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is what is happening outside today, while climate is the average weather over a long period of time in a certain area.

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What are the types of precipitation?

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Types of precipitation include rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What does a barometer measure?

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A barometer measures air pressure.

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Which type of cloud produces thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds produce thunderstorms.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from one place to another.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the future.

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What is a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist is a scientist who studies weather and climate.