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Science chp.5 for Mrs. Brown'science/ social studies

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Troposphere   The lowest layer of the atmosphere where most water is found and most clouds form.  
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Thermometer   A tool used to measure temperature  
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Barometer   An instrument that is used to measure air pressure and predict changes in the weather  
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Rain gauge   An instrument measuring rainfall  
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Hygrometer   An instrument for measuring the amount of moisture in the air  
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Wind vane   A weather instrument used to determine the direction the wind is blowing  
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Anemometer   An instrument for measuring the force or speed of the wind  
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High-pressure area   A mass of cold air  
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Low-pressure area   A mass of warm air  
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Water vapor   Gas or moisture floating in the air ; stream  
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Fog   Fine particles of water floating in the astmosphere near the ground  
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Meteorologist   A person who studies  
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Wind   The horizontal movement of air  
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Updrafts   An upward current of warm , moist air  
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Atmosphere   The layer of air that surrounds Earth  
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Air pressure   The weight of air.  
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Humidity   A measure of the amount of water in the air.  
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Precipitation   Any form of water that falls from the clouds, such as rain or snow.  
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Evaporation   The process by which a liquid change into gas  
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Condensation   The process by which a gas changes back into liquid.  
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Local winds   The winds dependent upon local changes in temperature.  
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Prevailing winds   The global winds that blow constantly from the same direction.  
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Air mass   A large body of air that has nearly the same temperature and humidity throughout.  
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Front   The boundary between air masses  
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Climate   The average of all weather condition all season over a period of time.  
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Microclimate   The climate of a very small area.  
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El NiƱo   A short-term climate change that occurs every two to ten years.  
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Greenhouse effect   Process by which the Earth's atmosphere absorbs heat.  
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Global warming   The hypothesized rise in Earth's average temperature from excess carbon dioxide.  
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