Weather Vocabulary Quiz Review

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Weather

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The immediate atmospheric and air conditions of a specific location

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Temperature

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Describes how hot or cold a region is

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Sky Conditions

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Describe the state of the sky, including cloud cover, Sun luminosity, and visibility

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Wind

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The movement of air, described by speed and direction from origin

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Precipitation

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Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground

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Barometric (Air) Pressure

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The pressure exerted by the weight of air; measured in Pascals, millibars, or inches of Mercury

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Humidity

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Describes the amount of water vapor in the air; measured with a hygrometer

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Wind Chill

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Describes what the air temperature feels like due to cold and wind

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Dew Point

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The temperature at which water condenses out of the air and forms dew

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UV Index

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The strength of UV radiation at a particular place and time