Climate vs. Weather: Key Academic Vocabulary and Concepts

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Atmosphere

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The layer of gases that surrounds Earth.

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Temperature

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A measure of how hot or cold something is.

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Humidity

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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Precipitation

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Any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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Air Pressure

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The weight of the air pressing down on Earth.

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Wind

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The movement of air from one place to another.

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Cloud Cover

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How much of the sky is covered by clouds.

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Forecast

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A prediction of future weather based on data.

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Meteorologist

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A scientist who studies and predicts weather.

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Observation

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Watching and recording what you see or measure.