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Earth Science-Weathe
Weather Terms - A-Team
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| weather | the condition of the atmosphere |
| atmosphere | layer of gases that surround the Earth |
| temperature | the amount of heat (kinetic energy) in the atmosphere |
| convection | the transfer of heat by the circulation of a gas or liquid. Convection is the main way heat moves through the atmosphere. |
| air pressure (also called barometric pressure) | the weight of the air pressing down at a given location |
| barometer | tool used to measure air pressure |
| humidity | the amount of water vapor in the air |
| psychrometer | tool used to measure humidity |
| dew point | the temperature which water vapor condenses to a liquid |
| wind | moving air |
| anemometer | tool used to measure wind speed |
| thermometer | tool used to measure temperature |
| wind vane | tool used to measure wind direction |
| rain gauge | tool used to measure how much precipitation falls |