Weather Measurement Tools and Concepts

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What is wind speed and how is it measured?

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Wind speed is the measurement of how fast the air is moving, and it is measured by an anemometer.

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What is wind direction and how is it measured?

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Wind direction is the direction from which the wind is blowing and is measured by a wind vane, flag, or windsock.

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What is precipitation and how is it measured?

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Precipitation is water that falls to the ground as rain, snow, etc. and is measured by a rain gauge.

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What is temperature and how is it measured?

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Temperature is a measurement that indicates how hot or cold something is: a measurement in degrees showing the heat of something (such as air or water) and is measured by a thermometer.

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What is air pressure and how is it measured?

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Air pressure is the weight of air molecules pressing down on the Earth and is measured by a barometer.

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Who is a meteorologist?

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A meteorologist is a scientist who studies the weather.