Weather and Climate Flashcards
1
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Climate
A
The average weather conditions over a long period of time ( usually 30 years )
2
Q
Weather
A
The day to day condition of the atmosphere eg. temperature, wind and rainfall
3
Q
Thermometer
A
It measures how hot or old a place is (°C/°F) (Temperature)
4
Q
Rain gauge
A
It measures the amount of rain or snow that has fallen (precipitation)
5
Q
Wind vane
A
It measures the direction the wind is coming from (wind direction)
6
Q
Anemometer
A
It measures how fast the wind is blowing (wind speed)
