Weather and Climate

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Weather

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The state of the atmosphere at a certain time or place.

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Climate

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

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Rain Gauge

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A weather tool that determines the amount of rain that falls in a particular area.

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Wind Vane

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A weather tool that determines the wind direction.

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Anemometer

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A weather tool that determines wind speed.

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Thermometer

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A weather tool that measures temperature.

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Hygrometer

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A weather tool that measures humidity.

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Barometer

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A weather tool that measures air pressure.

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Precipitation

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When water from clouds falls back to the Earth in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Evaporation

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When liquid water turns into water vapor and moves from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere.