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air pressure
the weight of air on Earth's surface
air temperature
how hot or cold the air is
atmosphere
air around Earth
barometer
an instrument that measures air pressure
cirrus
thin, wispy clouds
cumulus
thick, puffy clouds
freezing
temperatures at or below 0 degrees C or 32 degrees F
forecast
predictions
meteorologist
a scientist who studies weather
phenomenon
an unusual event or fact that can be seen or sensed
precipitation
water that falls from clouds in the form of rain, snow, hail, or sleet
rain gauge
a container set outside to measure the amount of precipitation during a storm
severe
harsh or unusual
seasonal
normal for the time of year
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