Weather and Climate Vocabulary

Front

What instrument is used to measure the amount of rainfall?

Back

Rain gauge

Front

What is the term for water vapor in the air?

Back

Humidity

Front

What is climate?

Back

The average conditions in a place over a longer period of time.

Front

What do we call the boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass?

Back

Cold front

Front

What instrument tells us the direction the wind is blowing?

Back

Wind vane

Front

What is the term for the daily environmental conditions we experience?

Back

Weather

Front

What do we call the amount of moisture in the air?

Back

Humidity

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

The boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Front

What is an anemometer used for?

Back

To measure wind speed.