Weather
Key points
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Weather is the measurement of what is happening in the atmosphere at a particular time. It involves the sun and temperature, rain and humidity, wind direction and force.
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Climate is the expected weather based on the average weather in a particular place over many years.
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The water cycle involves the sun heating the earth and the water in rivers, lakes and oceans. The water then evaporates into the atmosphere and condenses into clouds. The water vapour in the clouds cools and then precipitates (or falls) as rain, snow, hail or sleet.
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Aspects of weather such as temperature, rainfall, humidity, air pressure, wind direction and speed are measured using various instruments. The study of the weather is called meteorology.
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Activities
- Gather your own weather data
- Weather activities
- Interactive thermometer
- Make a barometer
- Make an anemometer
More information
- Weather glossary
- Climate of Australia
- Australia's severe weather
- Weather observations for NSW
- Seasons and weather
- Classification storms, cyclones, winds
- Beaufort wind strength scale
- Detailed cloud information
- Web weather for kids
- Reading a weather map
- Electronic weather site
- Climate and climate change
- Kids questions on weather
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