Weather and Climate Vocabulary Part 1 & 2

Front

What is the instrument used to measure wind direction that has a cone-shaped cloth bag open at both ends?

Back

Wind sock.

Front

What term describes the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place?

Back

Weather.

Front

What is the term for the amount of water vapor present in the air?

Back

Humidity.

Front

What is the force exerted by air molecules pushing down on an area called?

Back

Air pressure.

Front

What instrument measures and displays temperature?

Back

Thermometer.

Front

What is the term for the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area?

Back

Climate.

Front

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water called?

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 wind speed?

Back

Beaufort scale.

Front

What is the phenomenon called when warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating a cycle?

Back

Convection.