Factors Affecting Weather Flashcards

1
Q

it is the condition of atmosphere at a specific place and time

A

Weather

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2
Q

Factors Affecting the Weather

A

Temperature
Air Pressure
Wind
Precipitation
Humidity

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3
Q

measures how hot or cold the air is.

A

Temperature

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4
Q

force caused by the weight of the air in the earth’s surface.
LP = stormy weather.
High Pressure = Fair weather

A

Air Pressure

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5
Q

What is used to measure air pressure

A

Barometer

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6
Q

movement of air in the atmosphere from an area of high to low pressure.

A

Wind

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7
Q

determines direction of the wind

A

wind vane

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8
Q

measure the speed
of the wind

A

anemometer

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9
Q

presence of water
vapor in the
atmosphere

A

Humidity

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10
Q

measures the amount
of water vapor in the
air

A

hygrometer

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11
Q

droplets of water (or solidified water) falling from the atmosphere

A

Precipitation

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12
Q

forms of
precipitation
depends on the
temperature of
the place

A

Precipitation

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13
Q

measures the amount
of precipitation

A

Rain gauge

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