Measuring Weather
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How does the weather change from day to day? How can we measure weather? By using different instruments and technology, we are able to accurately describe and predict weather. We can measure and predict temperature, the strength and direction of wind, or when it will rain. We are also able to predict extreme weather events like thunderstorms and nd hurricanes.
Temperature
Temperature is a measure of how hott or cold the air around us is. It is measured red in n o degrees Celsius ( C) or degrees Fahrenheit hrenheit renheit (oF). Temperature is measured using a thermomete thermometer. hermomete When the temperature is high, gh, the he weather can be described as warm or hot. When Whe the temperature is low, the weather ather can be described as cool or cold. old old.
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