Weather

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall.

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What is climate?

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Climate refers to the average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time.

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How is temperature measured?

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Temperature is measured in degrees.

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What do scientists do with data to make it easier to understand?

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Scientists graph data to analyze and understand it better.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A weather forecast is a prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future.

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What is wind speed?

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Wind speed is how fast the wind is blowing, usually measured in miles per hour or kilometers per hour.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What is a barometer?

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A barometer is an instrument that measures air pressure.