Weather 3rd Grade Flashcard

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What is the tool that measures air temperature?

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Thermometer

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What do you call a scientist who studies weather?

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Meteorologist

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What does a wind vane measure?

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Wind direction

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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Anemometer

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What is a rain gauge used for?

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To measure rainfall

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What is a forecast?

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A prediction of what the weather will be like in the future.