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Measuring Weather

Earth science - 4th grade measuring weather

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Why are air temperatures usually higher in the late afternoon than in the morning? As the sun rises and the surface of the earth is heated, the air temperature rises. The earth's surface is usally warmest around midday. When the sunlight is most direct. However, the surface of the earth takes time to heat the air.
The amount that air preses or pushes on anything Air Pressure
A place where warm air rises and pushes down on the earth's surface with less pressure Low-Pressure area
A place where cool air sinks and pushes down on the earth's surface with more pressure High-Pressure area
A tool that measures air pressure Baraometer
A tool that shows wind direction Wind Vane
A tool that measures wind speed Anemometer
Moisture that falls from clouds to the ground Precipitation
A tool that measures precipitation Rain Gauge
The amount of water vapor in the air Humidity
A tool that measures humidity Hygrometer
How do clouds form? As water vapor condenses, clouds are formed
A large body of air that has about the same temperature and humidity Air Mass
The line where two air masses meet Front
A prediction of what the weather will be like Forecast
A person who studies weather Meteorologist
A government agency that collects information about weather National Weather Service
Air temperature is measured using a tool called a _______ Thermometer
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