Weather Flashcard Environmental Science BWHS

Front

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of _____

Back

precipitation

Front

Which tool measures temperature?

Back

thermometer

Front

What is the percentage of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

21%

Front

What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

nitrogen

Front

Which tool measures wind speed?

Back

anemometer

Front

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

condensation

Front

What is the process of water turning into vapor called?

Back

evaporation

Front

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

Back

barometer

Front

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period?

Back

climate

Front

What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth called?

Back

atmosphere