Define Me
Weather
The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place.
How is air pressure measured?
Barometer
How do clouds affect the climate?
Precipitation comes from clouds. Precipitation affects the climate.
What are the two parts of a current?
Deep & Surface Currents
Humidity
The amount of water vapor in the air
How is wind measured?
Anemometer
How do clouds form?
What's the difference between the deep and surface currents?
Deep- cooler, more nutrients & more dense
Surface- Warm, less nutrients, & less dense
Relative Humidity
The amount of water vapor in the air compared to the amount of water vapor needed to reach saturation.
Visibiliity
Using three or more landmarks at different differences.
How can clouds appear? ( What are the three shapes of clouds?)
Stratus, Cumulus, Cirrus
Define Thermal Energy
The total kinetic energy (active energy) of particles.
Dew Point
The temperature at which more condensation than evaporation occurs.
Precipitation
Rain gauge
How many layers of clouds are there? (Extra credit: Name them)
4: Low Clouds, Middle Clouds, High Clouds, Clouds of Vertical Development
What was the example of convection (transfer of energy due to the movement of matter) from the workbook?
A lava lamp
Precipitation
Any form of water that falls to Earth's surface from the clouds.
Temperature
Thermometer
How does fog form?
Water vapor condenses very near to Earth's surface.
What are the two parts of a wave?
Crest- Highest Point
Trough- Lowest Point