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Observing Weather Terms Chapter E2

Houghton Mifflin Discovery Science Grade 4 Terms Chapter E2

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air pressureThe push of the air in all directions against its surroundings.
anemometerA device used to measure the speed of the wind.
barometerA device used to measure air pressure.
cloudA mass of tiny droplets of water that condensed from the air.
condenseTo change from a gas to a liquid.
evaporateTo change from liquid to a gas.
relative humidityThe amount of water vapor present in the air at a given temperature compared to the maximum amount that the air could hold at that temperature.
high-pressure areaAn area of higher air pressure than that of the surrounding air.
low-pressure areaAn area of lower air pressure than that of the surrounding air.
precipitationAny form of water that falls from clouds to Earth's surface.
rain gaugeA device for measuring precipitation.
humidityThe amount of water vapor in the air.
windsockA device used to show wind direction consisting of a cloth bag that is open at both ends and hung on a pole.
wind vaneA device, often shaped like an arrow, used to show the direction of the wind.


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