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Week Sixteen 01/06
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Climate | The general weather over a long period of time |
| Weather | The day to day conditions of our atmosphere that can change in an instant |
| Atmosphere | The layer of gasses that surround the Earth |
| Average | The ordinary standard or norm |
| Humidity | The amount of moisture in the air |
| Forecast | The prediction of the weather coming up |
| Meteorologist | A scientist who studies the weather |
| Precipitation | Rain, snow, sleet, fog or hail |
| Accumulation | The gradual gathering of snow or rain |
| Weather map | A map that displays with symbols to help forecast the weather |
| Anemometer | Tool that measures wind speed |
| Rain gauge | Too that measures the accumulation of precipitation |
| Wind Direction | Reported by the direction the wind is coming from |
| Cold Front | Advancing mass of cold air that is represented by the symbol of a blue triangle |
| Warm Front | Advancing mass of warm air that is represented by the symbol of a red semi-circle |
| Wind Vane and Windsock | Tools that measures the direction of the wind |
| Wind Speed | How fast the wind is blowing |