Weather Flashcards
1
Q
Define weather.
A
The daily state of the atmosphere.
What the weather is like now/short term.
E.g. Cloudy, rainy, snow and hail etc.
2
Q
Define climate.
A
Average weather over a 30 year period.
The UK’s climate is influenced by a maritime (sea).
3
Q
What equipment do you use and what element are you measuring when the units are degrees Celsius.
A
Thermometer
Temperature
4
Q
What equipment do you use and what element are you measuring when the units are mm?
A
Rain gauge
Precipitation
5
Q
What instrument do you use to measure wind speed and what are the units?
A
Anemometer
Knots
6
Q
What are you measuring when you use a wind vane and what are the units you use?
A
Wind direction
Compass points
7
Q
What instrument and what units do you use when measuring air pressure?
A
Barometer
Millibars
