Chapter 2 Earth Science Test
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Meteorology
the study of the atmosphere with emphasis of weather forecasting
Meteorologist
Experts who study the atmosphere, mostly weather
Weather
the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place
Climate
the long term/average weather conditions of a region
Observation
information acquired by using your 5 senses
Inference
conclusions drawn based on observation and prior knowledge
Hypothesis
a proposed explanation or interpretation that is testable through further explanation
Theory
a single unified explanation for a wide variety of observation
Beaufort Scale
a scale ranging from 0-12 that allows and individual to estimate the current wind speeds of land and at sea
Windchill
the cooling affect of the wind
Thermometer
measures temperature
Barometer
Air Pressure
Hygrometer
humidity
Sling Psycrometerr
relative humidity and dewpoint
Wind vane
determines wind direction
Anemometer
measures wind speeds
Rain Gauge
measures the amount and the rate of rain fall
Snow Gauge
measures height and rate of snowfall
Sonde
the instruments attached to a weather ballon