Weather and Climate Vocab

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Weather

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The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

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Climate

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The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.

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Altitude

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The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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Isotherm

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A line on a map or chart connecting points having the same temperature at a given time or on average over a given period.

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Isobar

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A line on a map connecting points having the same atmospheric pressure at a given time or on average over a given period.

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Relative humidity

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The amount of water vapor present in air compared to how much it can hold (%)

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Dew Point

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The atmospheric temperature (varying according to pressure and humidity) below which water droplets begin to condense and dew can form.

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Psychrometer

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An instrument used to measure the dew point and relative humidity

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Moisture capacity

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The maximum amount of water vapor that air can hold at a given temperature.

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Dry-bulb temperature

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The temperature of air measured by a thermometer (outside air temperature)