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What is weather?
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Weather is what the air outside is like. If the air changes, the weather changes.
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What is temperature?
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Temperature is how hot or cold something is.
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How is temperature measured?
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Temperature is measured with a thermometer. A high number on the thermometer means it is warm, and a low number means it is cool.
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What is wind?
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Wind is moving air. We cannot see wind, butwe can see that it moves things. In a strong wind, a windsock would stand out straight.
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Define the kinds of wind. Calm.
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Calm is very, very little wind.
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Define the kinds of wind. Breeze.
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A breeze is wind that moves gently.
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Define the kinds of wind. Gust.
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A gust is a short burst of strong wind.
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Define the kinds of wind. Storm.
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A storm wind is a very strong wind.
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Define the kinds of wind. Tornado.
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Tornado winds are the strongest winds of all storms.
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What are clouds made of?
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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets.
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What is the
water cycle?
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The water cycle is the movement of water from the air to Earth and back again.
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Identify four types of clouds.
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Cirrus
Stratus
Cumulus
Fog
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What is a Cirrus cloud?
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Cirrus clouds are wispy, feathery clouds.
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What is a Stratus cloud?
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Stratus clouds are thick, gray clouds.
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What is a Cumulus cloud?
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A Cumulus cloud is white and puffy.
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