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3 Space and Weather
Weather TEK 3.8A
Term | Definition |
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Wind Vane | A device attached to a tall building that spins freely to show the direction of the wind. |
Atmosphere | The blanket of air that surrounds Earth. |
Cloud Cover | Refers to the part of the sky blocked by clouds when observed from a particular location |
Celsius | Temperature scale where water boils a 100 degrees and freezes at 0 degrees. |
Farenheit | Temperature scale where water boils at 212 degrees and freezes at 32 degrees. |
Precipitation | Water that falls to the earth as hail, mist, rain, sleet, or snow. |
Rain Guage | A cylinder that catches rain to measure rainfall in an area. |
Temperature | The amount of hotness or coldness that can be measured using a thermometer. |
Thermometer | A tool used to measure temperature. |
Weather | The condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place. |
Wind | The movement of air around earth. |