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Weather

TermDefinition
Weather The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place
Climate The average weather in a location including the temperature and amount of precipitation. (rainfall)
Front Where two different air masses meet
Meteorologist A scientist who studies and measures weather conditions
Wind speed How fast the wind is blowing
Humidity A measure of the amount of moisture in the air
Air Pressure A measure of amount of pressure of force from the air
Temperature How hot or cold something is
Air Mass Large body of air with the same temperature and humidity
Cold Front Cold air advances toward warm air and pushes it up and out of the way. Creates heavy storms.
Warm Front A front where warm air moves over cold air. Creates hours of rain/snow.
Hydrometer A tool used to measure humidity
Barometer A tool used to measure air pressure
Wind Vane A tool used to measure wind direction
Thermometer A tool used to measure temperature
Occluded Front Fast moving cold front overtakes a warm front causing warm air to rise as these air masses come together.
Stationary Front A pair of air masses meet, neither of which is strong enough to replace the other causing days of cloudiness and rain
Anemometer An instrument used to measure wind speed
Thunderstorm A storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail.
Tornado A rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down to touch Earth's surface.
Hurricane A severe storm that develops over tropical oceans and comes with very strong winds and high amounts of precipitation
Drought Long period of dry weather; lack of rain; dryness
Rain Gauge An instrument used to measure precipitation.
High Pressure System Often times associated with clear blue skies
Low Pressure System Generally create winds and undesirable weather (bad weather)
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