Earth Science and Weather Instruments

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The middle of Earth's atmosphere.

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Mesosphere

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Located above the mesosphere and characterized by high temperatures.

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Thermosphere

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An instrument used to measure air pressure.

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Barometer

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An instrument used to measure relative humidity.

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Psychrometer

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An instrument that measures temperature.

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Thermometer

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An instrument that measures wind speed.

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Anemometer

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Occluded Front

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Occurs when a cold air mass catches up to a warm air mass.

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Stationary Front

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A weather front where a specific type of air mass remains in place for several days.

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Air Mass

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A large volume of air with similar temperature and precipitation characteristics.

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Photosynthesis

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The process by which plants make their own food.