Weather and Climate

Front

What describes the condition of the air outdoors?

Back

Weather

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What do weather satellites monitor from high above?

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Earth

Front

What helps scientists take measurements high up in the atmosphere?

Back

Weather balloons

Front

What means the average weather condition of a region year after year?

Back

Climate

Front

What instrument measures temperature?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What is the term for water that falls from the sky?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What do we call the long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation in a region?

Back

Climate

Front

What is a tool used to measure humidity?

Back

Hygrometer

Front

What is the term for a large body of air with similar temperature and moisture?

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Air mass