Weather vs. Climate Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for the variations of weather conditions over long periods of time?

Back

Climate

Front

What is the term for the day-to-day state of the atmosphere in a place?

Back

Weather

Front

What device measures how fast the wind is blowing?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What device measures air temperature?

Back

Thermometer

Front

What device shows the direction the wind is blowing?

Back

Wind Vane

Front

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

Back

Climate

Front

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What is the term for precipitation that falls as water droplets?

Back

Rain

Front

What is the term for frozen precipitation that falls as ice crystals?

Back

Snow

Front

What is the term for a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity?

Back

Air Mass