Weather

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What is weather?

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Weather is what is happening in the atmosphere in a certain place at a certain time.

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What is the layer of air that surrounds Earth?

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Atmosphere

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What does a wind vane measure?

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Wind Direction

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is the main source of energy for weather?

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The Sun

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What do we call the movement of air?

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Wind

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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 thermometer used for?

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A thermometer is used to measure air temperature.

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What is a barometer used for?

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A barometer is used to measure air pressure.