Fieldwork Equipment Flashcards
1
Q
Stevenson screen
A
A white louvered wooden box designed to contain weather equipment like thermometers and barometers
2
Q
Adaptations of stevenson screen (3)
A
- White to reflect sunlight
- Has slats to allow air to circulate easily
- Placed above ground and away from buildings to avoid heat
3
Q
Barometer
A
A device used to measure atmospheric pressure
* usually kept inside stevenson screen
* pressure measured in millibars
4
Q
Adaptations of barometers
A
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