Elements of Weather

Front

What is the term for the force of air molecules pushing on an area?

Back

Air pressure

Front

What is the term used to describe the amount of water vapor in the air?

Back

Humidity

Front

What is the term that measures how hot or cold something is?

Back

Temperature

Front

What instrument is used to collect and measure the amount of rainfall?

Back

Rain gauge

Front

What instrument measures humidity or the level of water vapor in the air?

Back

Hygrometer

Front

What is the term for the visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere?

Back

Clouds

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure areas?

Back

Wind

Front

What is the scale used to measure temperature in most of the world?

Back

Celsius scale

Front

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

Back

Climate