Everything to do with Weather Forecasts Flashcards
What is the definition of temperature?
The average speed of molecules
What is the unit measurement of temperature?
Celcuis/ Fahrenheit / Kelvin
What is the definition of precipitation?
Something that falls from the clouds, rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc.
What is the unit of measurement of precipitation?
Inches or Centimeters
What is the instrument measurement of temperature?
Thermometer
What is the instrument
measurement of precipitation?
Rain Guages
What is the definition of air pressure?
The air pressure pushing down on Earth
What is the unit of measurement in air pressure?
Millibars
What is the instrument
measurement in air pressure?
Barometer
What is the definition of Humidity?
Moisture content in the air
What is the unit measurement of humidity?
%
What is the instrument measurement of humidity?
Hydrometer
What is the definition of wind?
Movement of air from one place to another
What is the unit measurement in wind?
mph
What are the two instrument measurements in wind?
Aneometer and Wind Sock