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Week Sixteen 01/06
Term | Definition |
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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 |