Weather and Climate

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What term describes the daily atmospheric conditions of an area?

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Weather

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What term describes the average atmospheric conditions of an area over a long period of time?

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Climate

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If a person is describing the daily changes in temperature and precipitation, they are referring to an area's ________.

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Weather

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What do scientists study when they compare rainfall amounts over a long period of time?

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Climate

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What instrument is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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What is precipitation?

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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 the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.