Weather and Climate review

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What instrument measures wind direction?

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Wind (weather) vane.

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Why is the ozone layer important for life on Earth?

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It shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.

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Which city is closest to a high pressure system?

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Minneapolis.

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What do you call a scientist who measures and predicts weather conditions?

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Meteorologist.

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What is the opposite of condensation?

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Evaporation.

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What is weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is an anemometer used for?

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To measure wind speed.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure.