Weather and Climate Vocabulary - 3rd grade Amplify

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is a tool used to measure the amount of rainfall.

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What does it mean to measure?

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To measure is to use a tool to find out information such as how heavy, how big, how fast, or how hot or how cold something is.

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What can you conclude if a town receives a lot of snowfall?

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If a town receives a lot of snowfall, it is likely located in a climate with cold winters.

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What is an anemometer used for?

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An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.

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What is an argument?

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An argument is the use of evidence to say why one idea is best.

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What is a thermometer?

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A thermometer is a tool used to measure temperature.

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What is a barometer?

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A barometer is a tool used to measure air pressure.

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What is climate?

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Climate is the average weather conditions in a place over a long period of time.

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What is weather?

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Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, precipitation, and wind.

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What does precipitation mean?

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