Weather and Climate TEST

Front

________ is the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place.

Back

weather

Front

The amount of water vapor in the air is called ______________.

Back

humidity

Front

__________ is any form of water that falls to Earth's surface from the clouds.

Back

precipitation

Front

__________ is the force of air molecules pushing on an area.

Back

air pressure

Front

__________ is the air that moves horizontally, or parallel to the ground.

Back

wind

Front

______________ describes the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

Back

climate

Front

What type of instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Back

anemometer

Front

A tool used to measure temperature is called a _____.

Back

thermometer

Front

A _____ _____ measures how much precipitation falls in an area during a certain period of time.

Back

rain gauge

Front

A tool that points to the direction the wind is coming from is a _____ _____.

Back

wind vane