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Weather
Term | Definition |
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Weather | The day to day condition of the atmosphere. |
Data | information collected |
Data Collection | the gathering of information |
Meteorologist | A scientist who studies the weather. |
Weather Instrument | A tool used to measure the weather. |
Cirrus Clouds | Wispy and white clouds at high altitude. |
Stratus Clouds | Gray clouds that cause mist or light rain. |
Cumulus Clouds | Puffy white clouds. |
Nimbostratus Clouds | These clouds bring rain. |
Cumulonimbus Clouds | Anvil shaped clouds that cause heavy rain and thunderstorms. |
Air Pressure | The weight of air pressing against Earth. |
Low Pressure | This system brings precipitation, warmer temperatures and moist air. |
High Pressure | This system brings cool, dry air. |
Temperature | how hot or cold it is |
Humidity | The amount of moisture in the air. |