Weather Instruments
What does an anemometer measure?
Wind Speed
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the daily condition of the atmosphere and climate is the average weather in one place over a long period of time
What is air pressure?
The weight of the air pressing against a surface.
What does a barometer measure?
Air Pressure
What weather is associated with high pressure areas
clear, dry, and fair weather
What does a rain gauge measure?
Amount of Precipitation
What is an air mass?
A large area of air with nearly the same temperature and moisture throughout.
What does a thermometer measure?
Air Temperature
What letters represent high and low pressure areas on a map?
Low Pressure: L
High Pressure: H
What weather is associated with low pressure areas?
rainy, stormy weather