Glossary Terms
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Weather Instruments
Air!
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What is weather that is dangerous or causes damage called?
Severe weather
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What is meteorology?
The study of Earth's weather
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What does a thermometer measure and what unit does it use?
Temperature; degrees Farenheit or Celcius
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What happens to air molecules when they are compressed?
They get closer to one another and move more quickly
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How many years has Ms. Motola been a teacher?
This is her 3rd year
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What are the gases surrounding Earth called?
The atmosphere
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What do you call someone that studies the weather?
A meteorologist
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What does a wind vane measure and what unit does it use?
Wind direction; NSEW
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What is the difference between permanent and variable gases?
Permanent - the amount stays the same; variable - the amount changes based on environment
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How tall is Ms. Motola?
5'6
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What is a forecast?
A prediction about what kind of weather to expect
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What do you call the properties of air that affect weather?
Weather factors
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What does a barometer measure and what unit does it use?
Air pressure; millibar
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Does air have mass? How can you prove it?
Yes - balloon balancing experiment; weigh a ball deflated/with air
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How old are Ms. Motola's siblings?
22 and 20
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What does it mean to be compressed?
Forced into a smaller space
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What is air pressure?
The push when compressed air pushes back
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What does a hygrometer measure and what unit does it use?
Humidity; percentage
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What two gases are most plentiful in the atmosphere?
Nitrogen and oxygen
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What are the names of Ms. Motola's siblings?
Kyra and Jack
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What is the troposphere?
The layer of the atmosphere closest to earth, where we live
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What is the difference between mass and weight?
Mass is how much matter is in an object, weight is the mass in relation to gravity
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What does a anemometer measure and what unit does it use?
Wind speed; km/hr or mph
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Name three gases that are variable and found only in the troposphere
Carbon dioxide, ozone, and water vapor
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What are the names of Ms. Motola's dogs?
Libby, Casey, and Lily
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