Temperature
How do you measure temperate?
With a thermometer
What is a clear sky and a partly cloudy sky?
Clear: No clouds in the sky
Partly cloudy: Few clouds in the sky with the sun mostly visibly
Define wind
Wind is the movement of air
When air sinks what happens to the pressure?
the pressure increases
Define Humidity
Humidity describes the amount of water vapor or moisture in the air.
What do we measure Temperature in?
degrees Fahrenheit and degrees Celsius
What is a Mostly cloudy sky and a cloudy sky?
Mostly cloudy: Many clouds in the sky with the sun only partly visible
Cloudy: The sky is completely covered with clouds
How do we describe wind?
We describe wind by its speed and direction.
When air raises what happens to the pressure?
the pressure decreases
humidity is measure as what?
a percentage
Define Temperature
Temperature describes how warm or cold it is.
Define sky condition
Sky conditions describe the state of the sky.
what is a cardinal direction
North, South, East, West, northeast, etc
What do we use to measure Barometric?
Pressure is measured with a barometer.
how would you describe humid air?
Humid air contains a lot of moisture and feels wet
At what temperature does water Freeze?
32 degrees Fahrenheit
What does condition's describe?
describe the amount of cloud cover, describe the amount of sun, clearness of the atmosphere
Wind speed measured in what?
Wind speed is measured in miles per hour, knots or kilometers per hour.
Define Barometric Pressure
Barometric or air pressure is the “weight” of the atmosphere over Earth’s surface
What device do we measure humidity with?
Humidity with a device called a hygrometer.
What temperature does water freeze at?
212 Of or 100oc
When can you determine sky condition?
Any time of day, day or night
How is wind direction described?
Wind direction is the direction from where the wind originates – NOT where it is blowing to.
What units do we measure barometric Pressure with?
Pressure is measured in Pascals, inches of Mercury or millibars.
Define Dew Point?
Dew point is the temperature at which water condenses and forms dew (water droplets).