SC.5.E.7.3 Flashcards
Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
1
Q
The condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place is called ___.
A
weather
2
Q
___ is a measure of how hot or cold the air is.
A
Air temperature
3
Q
___ measures the pressure of the air pushing down on Earth.
A
Barometric pressure
4
Q
___ is the amount of water vapor in the air.
A
Humidity
5
Q
The speed of moving air is called ___.
A
wind speed
6
Q
The way the wind is blowing from is called wind ___.
A
direction
7
Q
Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all types of ___.
A
precipitation
8
Q
A ___ is used to measure air temperature.
A
thermometer
9
Q
A ___ is used to measure barometric pressure.
A
barometer
10
Q
A ___ is used to find wind direction.
A
wind vane
