ADVANCED MERIT: WEATHER
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 1.  Explain the causes of the following:

     a.  Fog.

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     b.  Clouds.

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     c.  Dew.

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     d.  Rain.

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     e.  Snow.

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     f.  Sleet.

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     g.  Hail.

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     h.  Rainbows.

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     i.  Mirages.

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     j.  Northern Lights.

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     k.  Lightning.

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     l.  Thunder.

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 2.  Describe the following clouds:

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     b.  Stratus.  _________________________________________________________________

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     c.  Cumulus.  _________________________________________________________________

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     d.  Nimbus.  __________________________________________________________________

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 3.  Demonstrate your ability to read a thermometer, barometer, and rain gauge.  Explain
     the importance of pressure and temperature in determining weeather conditions.

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 4.  Keep a daily log of the weather for 2 months.  It should include dew and frost,
     wind direction, temperature, cloud types, precipitation, and the times of sunrise
     and sunset.  Also include any records set for the area.

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 5.  Explain what precautions should be taken when expecting a tornado.

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 6.  Explain what precautions should be taken when expecting a hurricane.

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 7.  Visit a weather bureau and make a report on your trip.

     (Attach to this worksheet)

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 8.  Give 3 Scripture references regarding the weather, such as rainbows, rain storms,
     lightning, hail, snow, wind, or others.

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