Weather Instruments

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What does a rain gauge do?

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It collects rain and measures it.

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What is a hurricane?

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A tropical storm with strong winds and rain.

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What are clouds made of?

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Water droplets.

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What does a thermometer do?

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It tells you the temperature outside.

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What does a hygrometer measure?

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Humidity.

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What is weather?

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The condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.

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What does a barometer measure?

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Air pressure.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that touches the ground.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, like rain or snow.

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What is wind?

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Air that moves from one place to another.