Weather Symbols And Tools Flashcards
Air mass
A large body of air that is made up of temperatures and humidity.
Maritime polar
A wet and cold air mass
Continental tropical
A dry but warm air mass
Continental polar
A dry but cold air mass
Maritime tropical
A wet and warm air mass
Front
Where a air mass and another air mass meet
Warm front
A front that brings warm weather but a light drizzle for along time
Cold front
A front that brings cold temperatures but brings very stormy weather but for a short time
Weather
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Climate
The temperature of the atmosphere.
Anemometer
A tool that measures the wind speed.
Rain Gauge
A tool that measures how much rain has fallen.
Wind Vane
Measures where the wind is coming from.
Barometer
A tool that measures air pressure.
Radar
A tool that locates and tells what perspiration is falling.