Weather flashcard 1 cycle 2

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What is used to measure air pressure?

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A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

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What tool tells you what direction you are going in?

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A compass tells you what direction you are going in.

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What does a weather vane tell you?

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A weather vane tells you the direction of the wind.

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What tool is used to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure temperature.

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What takes pictures of the atmosphere from space?

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A satellite takes pictures of the atmosphere from space.

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What is the term for the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place?

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Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.

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What is the term for the average weather conditions in a region over a long period?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a region over a long period.

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What instrument measures humidity in the air?

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A hygrometer measures humidity in the air.

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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 a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.