Unit 6 - Weather Impacts Flashcards
1
Q
atmosphere
A
the mixture of gases that surround a planet
2
Q
climate
A
the pattern of weather an area experiences over time
3
Q
hazard
A
something that can cause damage to a person or property
4
Q
precipitation
A
water that falls from the sky
5
Q
rain gauge
A
a tool for collecting and measuring precipitation
6
Q
thermometer
A
a tool used to measure temperature
7
Q
weather
A
what is happening in the atmosphere at a certain place and time
8
Q
wind vane
A
a tool that measures the direction of the wind
