Unit Seven Atmosphere - Wind Direction Flashcards
1
Q
Weather Vane
A
Device that points in the direction of wind
2
Q
Anemometer
A
Measures Wind Speed
3
Q
Prevailing Wind
A
Wind that blows most often in a location
4
Q
Jet Stream
A
High speed & altitude bands in Earth’s atmosphere
5
Q
What is wind?
A
Air moving from a high pressure to low pressure
PRESSURE ALWAYS WANTS TO EQUALIZE
