Weather and Climate
Measurement
Atmosphere
Science
Weather terms
100

What are the characteristics of the atmosphere at a specific place and time?

Weather

100

What tool is used to measure temperature?

Thermometer

100

What gases are in the air?

nitrogen, oxygen, argon, water vapor

100

Who is the PERSON who studies the weather?

Meteorologist

100

What is precipitation?

The rain, sleet, snow, or hail that falls to the ground. 

200

What is the average weather over a long period of time?

Climate

200

What tool is used to measure air pressure?

Barometer

200

What is the atmosphere?

Layer of gases surrounding the earth

200

Who is the PERSON who studies climate?

Climatologist

200

What is humidity?

the MEASUREMENT of the water vapor in the air

300

What are 3 examples of severe weather?

Hurricane, Tornado, Blizzard, Tsunami

300

What tool is used to measure wind speed?

Anemometer

300

What layer of the atmosphere is the most important to meteorologists?

Troposhpere

300

What is the STUDY of weather called?

Meteorology

300

What is temperature?

the MEASUREMENT of how hot or cold something is

400

Describe the weather in Annapolis

Temperature (degrees F or degrees C), humidity, precipitation, wind speed, etc.

400

What tool is launched into the atmosphere to collect and record measurements?

Weather balloon

400

How does the atmosphere change as we travel up through the atmosphere?

It gets colder until you reach the thermosphere.  The density of the air gets much lower (less oxygen) as you travel up.

400

What is the STUDY of the climate called?

Climatology

400

What is air pressure?

the MEASUREMENT of the amount of force caused by air

500

List 4 different types of precipitation.

Rain, snow, sleet, hail

500

Which 2 tools measure wind direction?

Weather (or wind) vane and wind sock

500

What type of craft would you need to be in to get out of the troposphere?

Airplane

500

What is the difference between METEOROLOGY and METEOROLOGIST?

Meteorology is a study and a meteorologist is a person.

500

A scientist shows up with a barometer. What is she planning to measure?

air pressure

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