Climate and Weather Review

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What is a barometer?

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An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure.

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What does a meteorologist study?

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Meteorologists study weather.

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What is the water cycle?

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The path that all water follows as it moves around Earth in different states.

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What forms when water vapor condenses in the sky?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor condenses.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layers of air that surround the Earth.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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A thermometer measures temperature.

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What is an anemometer?

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An instrument that measures wind speed.

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What is a rain gauge?

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A device used to measure the amount of rainfall.