Weather Instruments
This instrument measures Temperature.
Thermometer
This is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the earth
Troposphere
This is a boundary between two different air masses
A Front
What are the toxic fumes released into the air that traps heat?
Greenhouse Gases
This term refers to all of the water on Earth in a system
Hydrosphere
This measures the pressure of the air
Barometer
This layer extends into Outer Space
The Exosphere
Precipitation forms when there is water vapor in the air and it cools to this point.
Dew Point
3.3 mm per year refers to what?
The rising level of the oceans
What is Mr. Cunningham's Favorite Gatorade Flavor (hint it is not a common one)
Lime-Cucumber
This was developed for the military but later turned into a forecast tool
Doppler Radar
This layer has the highest temperature and the northern lights
Thermosphere
This tern refers to areas of increased temperature around cities.
Urban Heat Island
Vector Born Diseases refers to diseases spread by what?
Insects (Mosquitos)
What climate zone is characterized by Moderate temperatures, between tropics and polar regions
Temperate Climate
A hydrometer measures what?
Humidity
What is the Mesosphere responsible for?
Burning up asteroids
This type of front is characterized by light precipitation, higher humidity, and increased temperature.
Warm front
What is one consequence of agriculture experiencing climate change?
Changes in growing seasons
Increased water irrigation needs
Increase of pests
What technology is used to monitor climate change by looking at loss of sea ice and monitoring temperatures
Satellites
If I have 1012 millibars on my instrument, what am I measuring?
Air Pressure
Which layer is home to the ozone layer?
Stratosphere
What happens when a cold front overtakes a warm front
An Occluded Front
How much has the temperature on Earth changed since pre-industrial times?
1.1 degrees celsius
What is defined as the Long-term average weather patterns in a specific area
Climate