Weather Basics for Grade 12

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Weather

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Atmospheric conditions at a place and time

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Climate

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Long-term weather patterns

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Humidity

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Amount of water vapor in the air

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Precipitation

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Rain, snow, sleet, or hail

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Temperature

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Measure of heat in the atmosphere

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Wind

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Air movement from high to low pressure

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Atmosphere

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Layer of gases surrounding Earth

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Barometer

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Instrument measuring atmospheric pressure

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Meteorology

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Study of weather and climate

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Forecast

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Prediction of future weather conditions