Weather

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What is a barometer used for?

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A barometer is used to measure air pressure, which helps predict the weather.

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What does low air pressure indicate on a weather map?

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Low air pressure often indicates stormy weather.

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What can a weather map show us?

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A weather map can show high and low pressure systems, cold and warm fronts, temperatures, and precipitation.

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What type of weather is usually associated with high pressure?

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High pressure is usually associated with fair weather.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a funnel-shaped cloud with strong, high winds that touches down on the ground.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause heavy rain and strong winds.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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What is an anemometer used for?

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An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.

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What is a weather front?

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A weather front is a boundary between two different air masses, which can lead to changes in weather.

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