Weather Tools and Definitions
What conditions is it like outside if the temperature is high?
Hot
What is the definition of wind?
The movement of air from one place to another
What unit is used to measure wind?
mph or kph
What unit is used to measure humidity?
percentages
What is the definition of temperature?
the measure of the average kinetic energy (movement) of a molecule
What are conditions like if wind speed is high?
windy
How does a barometer work?
Air presses down on the mercury, causing it to rise.
How does a thermometer work?
As the liquid in a thermometer heats up, it expands and rises in the tube
What formula is used to change Celsius to Farenheit?
C * 1.8 + 32
What unit is used to measure temperature?
Celsius, Farenheit, and Kelvins
What conditions is it like outside if the temperature is low?
Cold
What are the conditions like if the air pressure is low?
humid, warm, chance of precipitation
What is the definition of climate?
The average temperature and rainfall over a long period of time (years)
What is the definition of cold?
The absence of heat
What is the definition of humidity?
The amount of moisture in the air
What is the definition of weather?
The day to day conditions in the Earth's atmosphere
What is the definition of air pressure?
The weight of the atmosphere above the Earth
What tool is used to measure air pressure?
a barometer
What tool is used to measure humidity?
a hygrometer
What tool is used to measure temperature?
a thermometer
What unit is used to measure air pressure?
inches of mercury
What tool is used to measure wind?
an anemometer
What are conditions like if wind speed is low?
calm
What are the conditions like if the air pressure is high?
clear, dry, and cool
How does an anemometer work?
cups or propellers spin a certain amount of times when there is wind
What are the conditions like if the humidity is low?
dry
What is the definition of heat?
energy that flows between two objects
What are the conditions like if the humidity is high?
humid, chance of precipitation