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Weather
Weather terms
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3rd Grade
03/26/2015

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Term
cirrus clouds
Definition
clouds with wisp tails that form high in the sky. Usually indicate snow.
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cumulus clouds
Definition
white puffy clouds that are usually seen on sunny days
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stratus clouds
Definition
layered flat grey clouds that produce rain
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condensation
Definition
during this process, water vapor returns to liquid water. If there are dust particles in the air, this process will also lead to the formation of clouds
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precipitation
Definition
when clouds become too heavy, water falls in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail
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collection
Definition
water collects on the surface of the ground in puddles, rivers, stream, lakes, oceans, and more.
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evaporation
Definition
Heated (liquid) water changes to a gas called water vapor.
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thermometer
Definition
an instrument used to measure temperature
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hygrometer
Definition
an instrument used to measure humidity
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rain gauge
Definition
an instrument used to measure rainfall
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anemometer
Definition
an instrument used to measure wind speed
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temperature
Definition
A measure of the amount of energy in a substance
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meteorologist
Definition
a scientist who studies and forecasts the weather
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wind vane
Definition
an instrument used to measure wind direction
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weather
Definition
The condition of the lowest level of the atmosphere at a certain time and place
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barometer
Definition
an instrument used to measure air pressure
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