Weather and Climate

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What is a device that measures air pressure?

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Barometer

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What is the climate?

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The typical state of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

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What happens to the weather every day?

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Weather changes.

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What is the average weather pattern of a region over time?

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Climate

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What device measures the amount of rainfall over a period of time?

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Rain Gauge

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What is a thermometer used for?

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To measure temperature.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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Wind speed.

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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 is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.