Everything to do with Weather Forecasts Flashcards

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1
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What is the definition of temperature?

A

The average speed of molecules

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What is the unit measurement of temperature?

A

Celcuis/ Fahrenheit / Kelvin

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What is the definition of precipitation?

A

Something that falls from the clouds, rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc.

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4
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What is the unit of measurement of precipitation?

A

Inches or Centimeters

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5
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What is the instrument measurement of temperature?

A

Thermometer

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6
Q

What is the instrument
measurement of precipitation?

A

Rain Guages

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7
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What is the definition of air pressure?

A

The air pressure pushing down on Earth

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8
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What is the unit of measurement in air pressure?

A

Millibars

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9
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What is the instrument
measurement in air pressure?

A

Barometer

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10
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What is the definition of Humidity?

A

Moisture content in the air

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What is the unit measurement of humidity?

A

%

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12
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What is the instrument measurement of humidity?

A

Hydrometer

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13
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What is the definition of wind?

A

Movement of air from one place to another

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14
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What is the unit measurement in wind?

A

mph

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15
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What are the two instrument measurements in wind?

A

Aneometer and Wind Sock

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