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Weather Basics - Vocabulary Review
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Weather Basics
Part 1: Weather Instruments
- Identify the type of weather instrument for each definition.
Question 1
1.
An instrument that measures wind speed.
Thermometer
Barometer
Anemometer
Question 2
2.
An instrument that measures temperature.
Thermometer
Barometer
Anemometer
Question 3
3.
A person who forecasts the weather.
Thermometer
Barometer
Anemometer
Question 4
4.
An instrument that measures the amount of water vapor in the air.
Thermometer
Barometer
Question 5
5.
An instrument that measures the air pressure.
Thermometer
Barometer
Anemometer
Part 2: Weather Characteristics
- Identify the correct weather characteristic given the definition.
Question 6
6.
Question 7
7.
Question 8
8.
Question 9
9.
Question 10
10.
Question 11
11.
Question 12
12.
Question 13
13.
Question 14
14.
Part 3:
Short Answer
- Answer the following questions in complete sentences using your Cornell notes or “Reading - Lesson 1: Weather Basics”
Question 15
15.
Describe the role of the sun in the Earth’s weather systems.
Question 16
16.
Explain several ways that engineers analyze and use weather measurements to inform their designs.
Hygrometer
Meteorologist
Hygrometer
Meteorologist
Hygrometer
Meteorologist
Anemometer
Hygrometer
Meteorologist
Hygrometer
Meteorologist
The weight of Earth’s atmosphere over an area
Air Pressure
Humidity
Water Cycle
Evaporation
Water Vapor
Condensation
Precipitation
Weather
Troposphere
The amount of water vapor in the air.
Air Pressure
Humidity
Water Cycle
Evaporation
Water Vapor
Condensation
Precipitation
Weather
Troposphere
Condensed water vapor that falls to the Earth’s surface.
Air Pressure
Humidity
Water Cycle
Evaporation
Water Vapor
Condensation
Precipitation
Weather
Troposphere
The lowest portion of the Earth’s atmosphere where weather occurs.
Air Pressure
Humidity
Water Cycle
Evaporation
Water Vapor
Condensation
Precipitation
Weather
Troposphere
Water in the gas phase that is present in the air.
Air Pressure
Humidity
Water Cycle
Evaporation
Water Vapor
Condensation
Precipitation
Weather
Troposphere
Phenomena in the atmosphere of a planet over short periods of time, such as hours or days.
Air Pressure
Humidity
Water Cycle
Evaporation
Water Vapor
Condensation
Precipitation
Weather
Troposphere
A term used to describe the continuous movement of water over, above, or beneath Earth’s surface.
Air Pressure
Humidity
Water Cycle
Evaporation
Water Vapor
Condensation
Precipitation
Weather
Troposphere
The process by which liquid water from our planet’s surface is transformed into water vapor in the atmosphere.
Air Pressure
Humidity
Water Cycle
Evaporation
Water Vapor
Condensation
Precipitation
Weather
Troposphere
The process by which water vapor in our atmosphere transforms back into water droplets in the air, producing clouds.
Air Pressure
Humidity
Water Cycle
Evaporation
Water Vapor
Condensation
Precipitation
Weather
Troposphere