Weather and Climate Review

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What do you call a scientist who studies and predicts the weather?

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Meteorologist

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Why are mid-day temperatures usually warmer than nighttime temperatures?

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The sun warms the atmosphere during the day.

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Which tool would you use to check the temperature outside?

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Thermometer

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What does the temperature of 50° F in Madison, Wisconsin describe?

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Weather

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What is the climate like in Honolulu, Hawaii?

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Warm and humid.

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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 average weather over a long period.

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What instrument measures rainfall?

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Rain gauge

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What do you call the average weather conditions in a place over a long time?

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Climate

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What is the main source of energy that warms the Earth?

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The Sun

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What tool would you use to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer