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3rd Qrt. Science Voc

3rd Qrt. Science Vocabulary

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the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place Weather
the usual weather in an area (or region) over a long period of time; think of it as the average weather Climate
the mixture of gases and dust that surrounds the Earth Atmosphere
water that falls from the atmosphere in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail Precipitation
the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere Humidity
the measure of how warm the air is Temperature
the weight of the air above the Earth’s surface Air Pressure
Flat layer of low clouds that produces light rain, drizzle or flurries. Stratus Clouds
Fluffy, flat bottom clouds that grow upwards on sunny days and mean good weather. Cumulus Clouds
Giant thunderhead clouds that tower in the sky producing heavy precipitation, winds, & lightning Cumulonimbus Clouds
High, wispy ice clouds seen on clear days that signal a change in weather. Cirrus Clouds
A low, gray layer of clouds that produces continuous rain or snow. Nimbostratus
a tool used to measure air pressure Barometer
weather instrument that measures the amount of humidity in the air Hygrometer
a tool used to measure the amount of precipitation or rainfall Rain Gauge
a tool used to measure wind direction Wind Vane
a tool used to measure wind speed Anemometer
a tool used to measure temperature Thermometer
Created by: bmeandc04
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