Weather And Climate Flashcards
Barometer
an instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude
Barometric Pressure
the pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere
Cirrus Cloud
a genus of atmospheric cloud generally characterized by thin wispy strands
Climate
The weather conditions prevailing in an area
Cloud
Visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground
Drought
prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall a shortage of water
Dew Point
The atmospheric temperature in which dew starts to form
Cumulonimbus Cloud
dense towering vertical cloud associated with thunderstorms and atmospheric instability, forming from water vapor carried by powerful upward air currents
Cumulus clouds
cloud forming rounded masses heaped on each other above a flat base at fairly low altitude
Forecast
Predict or estimate
Front
the side or part of an object that presents itself to view or that is normally seen or used first the most forward part of something.
Funnel
A rotating funnel-shaped cloud forming the core of a tornado or waterspout.
Hall
An area in a building onto which rooms open
Air Pressure
air pressure is the force exerted onto a surface by the weight of the air
Hurricane
a storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean