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Earth Science
Weather and Climate Week 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |