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weather
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Meteorology
5th Grade
12/04/2014

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Term

anemometer

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Definition
an instrument that measures wind speed and wind preasure
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atmosphere

 

 

 

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Definition
The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet
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barometer


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Definition
an instrument measuring atmosp pressure,used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude
Term

condensation

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Definition
condensation is the opposite of evaporation.It takes place when water vapor in the air condenses from a gas,back into liquid form,and leaves the atmosphere,returning of the surface of earth.
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evaporation

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Definition
the changing of a liquid into a gas,often under the influence of heat.
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humidity

 

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Definition
a quantity representing the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere or a gas.
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precipitation


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Definition
rain,snow,sleet,or hail that falls to the ground.
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temperature

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Definition
th degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object,especially as expressed according to a comparative scale and shown by a thermometer or preceived by touch.
Term
tropsphere
Definition
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