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weather vocabulary
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18
Science
6th Grade
03/21/2006

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Term
Anemometer
Definition
a gauge for recording speed and the direction of wind
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Wind vane
Definition
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
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Barometer
Definition
An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in weather forecasting.
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Overcast
Definition
Covered or obscured, as with clouds or mist.
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Rain gauge
Definition
A device for measuring rainfall. Also called pluviometer, udometer.
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Cold front
Definition
The leading portion of a cold atmospheric air mass moving against and eventually replacing a warm air mass.
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Warm front
Definition
The leading portion of a cold atmospheric air mass moving against and eventually replacing a warm air mass.
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Low pressure
Definition
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
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high pressure
Definition
an air mass of higher than normal pressure
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Air mass
Definition
A large body of air with only small horizontal variations of temperature, pressure, and moisture.
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Weather map
Definition
A map or chart depicting the meteorological conditions over a specific geographic area at a specific time.
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Satellite
Definition
An object launched to orbit Earth or another celestial body.
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air pressure
Definition
the force of air against Earth's surface
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humidty
Definition
water vapor in the air
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relative humidity
Definition
measurement that compares the amount of water vapor in the air with the amount the air can hold at a certain temperture
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dew piont
Definition
the temperture at which a volume of air cannot hold any more water vapor
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front
Definition
the boundary between warm and cold air masses
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air mass
Definition
a large body of air having similiar propeties or weather conditions
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