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Earth Science
Weather and Climate Week 1
Term | Definition |
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biofuels | made from crops and can be used as an alternative resource like ethanol for cars. |
conservation | the wise use and protection of natural resources |
recycle | converting waste into reusable materials |
anemometer | scientific tool that measures wind speed |
forecast | the meteorologist predicts what he/she thinks the weather is going to be |
meteorologist | a scientist who studies the weather |
rain gauge | tool that measures the accumulation of precipitation |
wind direction | reported by the direction from which it originates |
wind vane / wind sock | a device that measures the direction of the wind |
wind speed | how fast the wind is blowing |