Weather insturments
A Barometer measures......
Air Pressure
What is a front?
A boundary between 2 air masses.
Definition of condensation?
The conversion of water vapor to a liquid.
Which of these is an example of precipitation?
Snow
Water Vapor
Gas
Clouds
Snow
A Rain Gauge measures how cold the rain is. True or False?
False
What is a occluded front?
When a warm air mass is caught between 2 cold air masses.
Definition of conduction?
When heat is transferred from on object to another by touch.
What is the opposite of condensation?
Evaporation.
What is a example of how a Wind Vane is used.
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What does a warm front look like on a map?
A red line with red bump's.
Definition of climate?
The long term weather conditions of a certain area.
What are snow, sleet, hail and rain examples of?
Precipitation
What is the difference between a Hygrometer and a Barometer.
Hygrometer measures humidity while a Barometer measures air pressure.
What does a cold front look like on a map?
A blue line with blue spike's.
Definition of air pollution?
The presence of a substance in our air which is harmful or has poisonous affects.
What is it called when plants give of water a vapor?
Transpiration.
Name 3 different weather instruments.
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How many different types of fronts are there?
4
Definition of evaporation?
The process of liquid turning into vapor.
Water cycle has no true start or end. True or False?
True