Weather and Atmospheric Science Flashcard

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What does 'climate' describe?

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Weather conditions over a period of time.

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What is a prediction about what kind of weather to expect?

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Forecast.

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What is the amount of water vapor present in the air called?

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Humidity.

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Which device is used for measuring the speed of wind?

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Anemometer.

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What does the term 'weather' refer to?

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Conditions of the air at a specific time.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A boundary separating two masses of air of different densities.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.