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Weather Instruments
Air, air, air
Weather
Climate
100
condensation
the changing of a gas into a liquid
100
An important instrument measuring humidity.
psycrometer, hygrometer
100
water vapor
the water that is in the air
100
climate
the average weather pattern of a region
100
What does the "H" on a weather map stand for?
A region of high pressure.
200
Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather? A. The thunderstorm precipitated about three centimeters of rain today. B. The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years. C. The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week. D. The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.
B. The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.
200
Measures wind speed.
What is an anenometer?
200
What type of weather conditions will most likely occur in a high pressure area? A) heavy snowstorms B) heavy thunderstorms C) mostly cloudy skies D) clear, sunny skies
D.Clear, Sunny Skies
200
atmosphere
the air that surrounds the earth
200
cirrus clouds
These clouds are thin and made of tiny ice crystals
300
What is the correct water cycle process?
evaporation, condensation, precipitation
300
Measures the direction of wind.
What is a wind vane?
300
evaporation
the changing of a liquid into a gas
300
The weight of air pushing down on an area.
What is air pressure (or atmospheric pressure)?
300
Nimbus
=storm/rain
400
Daniel works at a pet store. He left the top off an aquarium for several days. When he realized his mistake, the water level in the aquarium had dropped about 2 inches. What is the best explanation for what happened to the water?
It evaporated out
400
Measures the amount of air pressure in the atmosphere.
What is a barometer?
400
humidity
the amount of water vapor in the air
400
cumulus, cirrus
Clouds associated with high air pressure
400
Stratus Clouds
Looks like sheets, help you sleep
500
Nimbus
Anytime you see this at the end of a cloud name, you know that there will be a thunderstorm.
500
The weatherman on the radio reported that yesterday the region had a high temperature of 70°F with 1.5 inches of rain, and the winds mainly blew from the west. Which instruments were used to gather this information?
thermometer, rain gauge, and wind vane
500
What will happen to warm air that is surrounded by cold air?
The warm air will rise.
500
the uneven heating of the earths surface
Wind is caused by
500
Cirrus Clouds
Look like feathers, change the weather