4th Grade Weather Review

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What is weather?

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The state of the atmosphere at a certain time and place.

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What type of cloud is known for its fluffy appearance?

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Cumulus.

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What instrument measures rainfall?

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Rain gauge.

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What is climate?

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The long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area.

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What type of cloud is often associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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Temperature.

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy?

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Cirrus.

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What instrument measures air pressure?

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Barometer.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate is long-term average conditions.

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What type of cloud covers the sky like a blanket?

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Stratus.