Flashcard: Introduction to Weather and Atmosphere — 20 carte

Weather — definition?

Atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place.

Layers of atmosphere — lowest?

Troposphere, where weather occurs.

Weather elements — key?

Temperature, precipitation, pressure, wind, humidity.

Measuring temperature — instrument?

Thermometer.

Precipitation measurement — device?

Rain gauge.

Atmospheric pressure — force?

Weight of air above the surface.

Wind measurement — instrument?

Anemometer.

Humidity — definition?

Water vapor content in the air.

Weather station — purpose?

To measure atmospheric elements accurately.

Weather forecasting — basis?

Data analysis and scientific models.

Troposphere — height?

6 to 18 km above ground.

Ozone layer — location?

Within the stratosphere.

Temperature scales — examples?

Celsius and Fahrenheit.

Range of temperature — calculation?

Max minus min temperature.

Relative humidity — percentage?

Water vapor compared to maximum at current temperature.

Barometer — measures?

Atmospheric pressure.

Wind vane — indicates?

Wind direction.

Rain gauge — measures?

Precipitation in millimeters.

Humidity — affects?

Cloud formation and comfort.

Weather forecasting — tools?

Instruments, data analysis, natural signs.