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What is the weather condition when it rains?

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Rain is a type of precipitation that falls from clouds when the air is cool and moist.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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A thermometer measures temperature, which tells us how hot or cold something is.

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What is the main reason we use telescopes to see stars?

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Telescopes help us see stars because they are very far away.

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What is the term for the amount of rain that falls in a specific period?

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Rainfall is the term used to describe the amount of rain that falls.

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What is the highest temperature shown on a thermometer?

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The highest temperature is the maximum reading on the thermometer.

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What is the Moon's role in reflecting light?

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The Moon reflects light from the Sun, which is why we can see it at night.

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What does it mean when we say a day is 'cloudy'?

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A cloudy day means that the sky is covered with clouds, blocking the sun.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of weather conditions.

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What do we call the water droplets that fall from the sky?

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We call them precipitation, which includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the purpose of a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast predicts the weather conditions for the upcoming days.

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