Weather Instruments
What device is used to measure air pressure?
Barometer
Which 3ndevices allow us to gather data from high in the atmosphere?
Weather balloons, Radar, Satellites
What are the prevailing winds?
Wind patterns that shape weather and climate
How does the Coriolis effect impact wind?
It causes it to curve to the side
What device is used to measure wind speed?
Anemometer
A package of weather instruments attatched to a weather balloon.
Where are the polar easterlies located?
North and South polar regions, 60 degrees latitude and up.
Why does the Coriolis effect occur?
The rotation of the Earth
What instrument would we use to measure the amount of rain that fell?
Rain Gauge
How can a satellite gather temperature data about the Earth?
Using an Infared Camera
In which direction do the polar Easterlies move?
How do the trade winds impact climate at the equator?
Causes clouds and moisture to gather at the poles, causing more storms and rain
How does a Liquid Thermometer Work?
Temperature changes cause a liquid within the thermometer to rise and fall.
How does Radar work?
A Radar station emits radio waves that bounce off objects in the sky.
Where are the Trade Winds located?
Next to the equator
Where are the horse latitudes located?
30 degrees latitude
An object (such as paper or metel) expands and contracts based on humidity
What information does a Doppler radar collect?
What direction something is moving
Why are there so many storms at 60 degrees latitude?
The Polar Easterlies and Prevailing Westerlies converge
What is the Doppler effect?
Changes in the frequency of waves due to the movement of the source.