Temperature Flashcards
What does temperature tell us
It tells us how hot or cold a place is
Temperature is measured in
Degrees celcius
What is atmospheric pressure
Atmospheric pressure is the weight of air on the earth’s surface
What instrument is used to measure temperature
It is measured with a thermometer
Atmospheric pressure is measured in ___________________________
Millibus
What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure
Barometer
(Aneroid Barometer & Mercury Barometer)
What is precipitation
This is how much rain, snow, sleet or hail falls from the sky
What does wind speed tell us
It tells us how fast or strong the wind is blowing
What is precipitation measured in
Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) / centimetres (cm)
What instrument is used to measure the wind direction
It is measured with a wind vane or a wind sock
What instrument measures wind speed
Anemometer
What unit is wind speed measured in
It is measured in miles per hour (mph) or kilometres per hour (kph)
What instrument is used to measure precipitation
Rain gauge
What unit is used to measure wind speed
It is measured in miles per hour (mph) or kilometres per hour (kph)
What is wind direction
The direction the wind is blowing from
