Weather Terminology Flashcards
1
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Air Mass
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A body of air with similar characteristics (eg: temperature, humidity & air pressure)
2
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Altitude
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Height above sea levels normally in metres
3
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Anemometer
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An instrument which is used to measure wind speed. It has mounted cups that revolve faster or slower depending on wind speed
4
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Anticyclone
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A weather system with high pressure at its centre, generally associated with dry, calm weather
5
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Atmospheric Pressure
A
The weight of a column of air in millibars
6
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Barometer
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Used to measure air pressure
