Weather vs. Climate

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What does an 'H' on a weather map indicate?

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High pressure.

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What helps meteorologists make weather forecasts?

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All of the above: working with other meteorologists, weather station data, information from satellites.

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What type of weather data is collected using an anemometer?

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Wind speed.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Pressure.

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What is a long period of time with little to no rainfall called?

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Drought.

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What does a 'L' on a weather map indicate?

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Low pressure.

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What instrument measures temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.