Weather and Climate Chapter 1

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What tool can be used to measure rainfall?

Back

a rain gauge

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What are meteorologists?

Back

scientists who study weather and climate

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Why do meteorologists measure weather the same way? Options: to make it possible to compare weather, just for fun, because it's easier, they don't

Back

to make it possible to compare weather

Front

What temperature is shown on this thermometer?

Back

44º F

Front

Meteorologists measure temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.

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True

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Precipitation is __________.

Back

any water that falls from the sky

Front

Can we compare weather measurements if they are described and collected in different ways?

Back

No

Front

Weak evidence ____________.

Back

comes from opinions and how you feel

Front

Which of the following does NOT describe strong evidence?

• comes from opinions and how you feel
• is detailed
• is measured in the same way
• is scientific

Back

comes from opinions and how you feel

Front

What is the best way to measure temperature?

Back

with a thermometer