Weather and Climate Terminology

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The process by which water is changed from a liquid to a gas (water vapor).

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Evaporation

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A form of water (hail, rain, sleet, snow) that condenses in the atmosphere and falls to Earth’s surface.

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Precipitation

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The process by which water is changed from a gas (water vapor) to a liquid.

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Condensation

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The amount of heat or a measure of how hot or cold something is.

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Temperature

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The force of air that has been compressed, like in a balloon.

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Barometric Pressure (Air)

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A measure of the amount of water vapor in the air.

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Humidity

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The speed of moving air measured by a tool.

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Wind Speed

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The direction of moving air measured by a tool.

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Wind Direction

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White fluffy clouds that form at low altitude.

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Cumulus Clouds

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Thin clouds that form at high altitudes.

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Cirrus Clouds