Weather

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What are the main components of weather?

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The main components of weather include temperature, wind, precipitation, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A rain gauge is a device used to measure the amount of rainfall in a specific area.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C).

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from one place to another, caused by differences in air pressure.

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What is an air mass?

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An air mass is a large body of air that has similar temperature and humidity characteristics throughout.

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How does an air mass affect weather?

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An air mass can affect the weather of an area by bringing different temperatures and moisture levels, influencing conditions like rain or sunshine.

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What is the difference between liquid and solid precipitation?

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Liquid precipitation includes forms like rain, while solid precipitation includes forms like snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect how hot or cold it feels.

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