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Practical Meterology

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General Weather

• Measuring Temperature w/ a Thermometer
• Measuring Wind Speed w/ an Anemometer
• Measuring Humidity w/ a Hygrometer
• Types of clouds and the signaling of rain

Summer & Hot Climates

• Heatstroke
• Wet-Bulb Temperature
• Keeping Cool & Drinking Enough Water
• Oral Rehydration Therapy & Homemade Solutions
• Heat Makes One Tired = The Siesta
• Home Care: Preventing brownouts

Winter & Cold Climates

• Hypothermia, Freezing To Surfaces (e.g.: Tongue), Frostbite
• Wind Chill Factor
• CLO Values
• Keeping warm w/ Army advice
• Home Care: Preventing water pipes from bursting

Disaster Preparedness & Survival

• Getting water in the desert through condensation
• Signs of tornadoes
• Distances from shore to avoid tidal waves
• What to do during an earthquake