Earth Space - Unit 7 (Meteorology) Review

Front

What instrument measures temperature?

Back

Thermometer

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What is the Dew Point?

Back

The temperature air cools down to reach condensation (or turn into a liquid).

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

A large body of air with the same temperature and moisture.

Front

What does a cold front indicate on a weather map?

Back

A transition zone where a cold air mass is replacing a warmer air mass.

Front

What can we expect in areas with significant differences in pressure?

Back

Higher wind speeds.

Front

What instrument measures humidity in the air?

Back

Hygrometer.

Front

What is a barometer used for?

Back

Measuring atmospheric pressure.

Front

Define a warm front.

Back

A boundary where a warm air mass is replacing a cold air mass.

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What is the significance of high pressure systems in weather?

Back

They generally bring clear skies and stable weather.

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What is the role of an anemometer?

Back

Measuring wind speed.