Science Ch 8 Vocab Flashcards
What is an air mass?
A large body of air with similar properties (temperature and amount of water vapor) through it.
What is a front?
A boundary between two air masses.
What is a barometer?
Some thing that measures air pressure.
What is an anemometer?
It measures wind speed
What is a hygrometer?
It measures moisture in the air
What is rain gauge?
It measures how much rain has fallen
What is a radar?
It measures winds and precipitation inside a storm
What is a convention current?
When gases or liquids rise and sink in a circular path
What is a jet stream?
It is a band a very fast wind formed by different temperatures between the convention currents
What is lighting?
Lightning is a large electrical spark between areas of opposite charges.
What is a severe thunderstorm watch?
It is a severe thunderstorm with high winds and hail might form.
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
It is A severe thunderstorm that has formed and you should prepare for them. Get inside as soon as possible
What is a funnel cloud?
It is the spinning column of air
What is a tornado?
It is a funnel cloud that has touched the ground.
