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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what measures temperature | thermometer |
| what measures humidity | hygrometer |
| what measures air pressure | barometer |
| what measures air movement | anemometer |
| air pressure | The weight of the Earth's atmosphere over an area. |
| atmosphere | Five different layers of air that surround the Earth |
| climate | The average atmospheric conditions a region tends to have over many years. |
| humidity | The amount of water vapor in the air. |
| meteorologist | A scientist who specializes in the study and forecasting of weather |
| precipitation | Condensed water vapor that falls to the Earth's surface. |
| troposphere | The lowest portion of the Earth's atmosphere. |
| water vapor | Water in the gas phase that is present in the air. |
| weather | Phenomena in the atmosphere of a planet over short periods of time, such as hours or days. |
| wind speed | The speed of moving air. |