Weather Flashcards
Give a definition for weather?
Weather is the measure and describe as the condition of the air around us for a short period of time.
What is Climate?
Climate is measured and averaged out over a longer time, such as 40 years.
What is a microclimate?
A microclimate is a localised area in which local features cause a variation in the weather.
What is temperature?
Temperature is how hot or cold something is.
What is Precipitation?
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail falls to the ground.
What is Wind Speed?
Wind speed is the speed at which the wind goes.
What is Wind Direction?
Wind direction is the direction in which the wind does.
What is Cloud Cover?
Cloud cover is how much of the sky is covered by clouds.
What is Visibility?
Visibility is how foggy something is, or how much light you could see.
