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Students should be able to: Describe the methods used to gather weather data. Explain the features, placement, and functions of various weather instruments including the Stevenson Screen, rain gauge, maximum-minimum thermometer, wet-and-dry bulb thermometer (hygrometer), sunshine recorder, barometer, anemometer, and wind vane, as well as basic digital tools for weather observation; observe different types and amounts of cloud. Perform calculations based on data from weather instruments. Utilize and analyze graphs and diagrams that present weather and climate information.

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Students should be able to: Describe the methods used to gather weather data. Explain the features, placement, and functions of various weather instruments including the Stevenson Screen, rain gauge, maximum-minimum thermometer, wet-and-dry bulb thermometer (hygrometer), sunshine recorder, barometer, anemometer, and wind vane, as well as basic digital tools for weather observation; observe different types and amounts of cloud. Perform calculations based on data from weather instruments. Utilize and analyze graphs and diagrams that present weather and climate information

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  • You need to be able to students should be able to: Describe the methods used to gather weather data. Explain the features, placement, and functions of various weather instruments including the Stevenson Screen, rain gauge, maximum-minimum thermometer, wet-and-dry bulb thermometer (hygrometer), sunshine recorder, barometer, anemometer, and wind vane, as well as basic digital tools for weather observation; observe different types and amounts of cloud. Perform calculations based on data from weather instruments. Utilize and analyze graphs and diagrams that present weather and climate information.
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Weather Instruments

Various instruments are used to collect weather data, including thermometers, barometers, anemometers, and rain gauges. Each instrument serves a specific purpose in measuring atmospheric conditions.

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    Describe the function of a rain gauge and how it is used in weather observations.

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