Weather flashcard 1 cycle 2

Front

What tool is used to measure temperature?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What does a weather vane tell you?

Back

Wind direction

Front

What tool takes pictures of the atmosphere from space?

Back

Satellite

Front

What tool is used to measure precipitation?

Back

Rain gauge

Front

Can meteorologists predict the weather based on patterns they study over the years?

Back

True

Front

What is the term for the amount of rain that falls?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What instrument measures wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What do we call the daily changes in the atmosphere?

Back

Weather

Front

What is the long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area called?

Back

Climate