Unit Seven Atmosphere - Overview to Weather Variables Flashcards
What is Weather?
Def: The state of atmosphere at a given time and place.
Relies: Current Condition Outside
What is Climate?
Def: Long term atmospheric conditions for a given time and place.
Relies: Temperature and Precipitation
Precipitation
Def: Any form of water that falls from the sky
Form of Measurement:
Ruler (snow) and Rain Gauge
Humidity
Def: The amount of water in the air
Form of Measurement: Hygrometer and Psychrometer
Wind Direction
Def: The direction that the wind is coming from
Form of Measurement: Weather Vane
Wind Speed
Def: The speed that air molecules are moving
Form of Measurement: Anemometer
Air Pressure
Def: The weight of air molecules
Form of Measurement: Barometer
Temperature
Def: How much thermal energy is in the air
Form of Measurement: Thermometer
Cloud Cover
Def: How much sky is covered by clouds
Form of Measurement: LOOK UP
