Weather

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What is weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at any particular time.

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What does relative humidity measure?

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The amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount it can hold at a given temperature.

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What happens when relative humidity is 100 percent?

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The air is fully saturated with moisture, and it may start to rain if the temperature drops.

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What is the relationship between temperature and the air's ability to hold moisture?

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As temperature increases, the air can hold more moisture.

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What device measures air pressure?

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A barometer.

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If the air is holding one-third as much moisture as it can possibly hold, what is the relative humidity?

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33 percent.

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What is the effect of high humidity on comfort levels?

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High humidity can make the air feel sticky and uncomfortable.

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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 precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What are clouds made of?

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Tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air.