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22 Cards in this Set
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Precipitation
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Water that falls to the earth from the air
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Temperature
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The warmth or coldness of the air--the measure of how much heat is present
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Meterologist
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A person who studies and predicts the weather
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Air Masses
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Huge bodies of air that form over certain parts of the earth
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Atmosphere
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All of the air/gases around the earth
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Evaporation
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The changing of a liquid/water into gas
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Humidity
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The amount of water vapor in the air.
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Anemometer
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Instrument used to measure wind speed
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Condensation
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The changing of water vapor into tiny drops of water
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Cold Front
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A front where cold air replaces warm air
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Barometer
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Instrument used to measure air pressure
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Wind/Weather Vane
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A device for measuring wind direction
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Hygrometer
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An instrument for measuring the humidity in the air
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Thermometer
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Instrument used to measure air temperature
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Air Pressure
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The pressure or weight of the air over a given point
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Stratus
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Low level layered clouds--usually associated with rain
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Cirrus
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High, feathery clouds made up of ice crystals
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Front
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The line along which two different air masses meet
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Rain Gauge
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A device for measuring rainfall amounts
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Warm Front
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A front where warm air replaces cold air
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Hurricane
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A severe tropical storm with circulating wind speeds above 74 MPH
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Cumulus
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Fluffy, fair weather clouds
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