Weather and Climate

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What is a rain gauge?

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A tool used to measure the amount of precipitation (rainfall) that falls in a specific area.

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What is climate?

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The average weather in an area over a long period of time.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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Temperature.

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Which climate zone is the warmest?

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Tropical Zone.

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What is weather?

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The daily condition of the atmosphere, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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What is a thermometer?

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A tool used to measure temperature.

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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 a wind vane?

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A tool that shows the direction of the wind.

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What is a compass?

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A tool used to determine direction, not related to weather measurement.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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