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This describes the short-term state of the atmosphere.
Weather
This is the study of the atmosphere and weather.
meteorology
A storm with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning
a thunderstorm
This measures temperature.
a thermometer
This symbol shows sunny weather.
sun symbol
This describes the average weather over a long period of time in a region.
Climate
Scientists who study weather are called this
meteorologists
A rotating column of air that touches the ground
tornado
This measures air pressure.
a barometer
Meteorologists use weather maps to do this
predict/forecast the weather
This happens when warm, moist air rises, cools, and forms clouds
condensation
Differences in this cause wind to form.
air pressure
A powerful tropical storm that forms over warm ocean water.
a hurricane
This measures wind speed.
an anemometer
If a meteorologist sees falling air pressure on a barometer, what kind of weather is likely coming?
stormy or unsettled weather
The scale used to measure tornado strength is called this.
Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale
This type of pressure system usually brings sunny, clear weather
high-pressure system
A storm that brings heavy snow and strong winds
a blizzard
This measures rainfall.
rain gauge
If a tornado goes through and only a tree falls on your house, what level tornado is this?
F0
*An F0 tornado is the weakest category on the original Tetsuya Fujita Fujita Scale.
*It causes light damage and has wind speeds of approximately: 64–116 km/h (40–72 mph)
*What an F0 Tornado Can Do:
Break tree branches
Damage chimneys
Push over shallow-rooted trees
Peel shingles off roofs
Move lightweight outdoor objects (garbage cans, lawn furniture)
The climate system is made up of these five components.
atmosphere, oceans, land, ice, and biosphere
This type of pressure system attracts warm, moist air and often causes storms
low-pressure system
This condition forms when warm moist air rises rapidly into cooler air.
a thunderstorm
This tool shows wind direction
wind vane
Describe what happens to temperature and weather conditions when a cold front moves through an area.
temperatures drop quickly and short, intense storms may occur