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| combination of temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, and wind experienced daily |
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| measured in °C with a thermometer. Consider forecasted low and high, present value, and expected changes |
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| measured in mm (rain) or cm (snow) using a rain gauge. Consider the amount predicted, the amount received, and the type |
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| measured in tenths of the sky using a human eye. Consider degree, type, and changes |
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| The air can hold water vapour until saturation point (precipitation); warmer air can hold more vapour than cold air. Relative humidity compares the amount of water vapour in the air with the total amount the air can hold. It is measured in a percentage with a hygrometer. |
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| horizontal movement of air over Earth’s surface, caused by differences in air pressure. It is measured in km/h (velocity) with an anemometer and with a compass point using a vane. Consider strength, cooling effects, and predicted shifts. |
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| measured in kilopascals per hour (kPa) using a barometer. Consider the value, direction, and the rate of change. |
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