Weather and Climate Notes

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and definitions related to weather and climate, measuring techniques, and tools.

Weather

The day-to-day state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.

Climate

The average weather conditions in a region over a long period.

Meteorologist

A scientist who studies weather and atmospheric conditions.

Max/min thermometer

An instrument used to measure the highest and lowest temperatures over a specified period.

Precipitation

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.

Rain gauge

A device used to measure the amount of liquid precipitation over a set period.

Mercury thermometer

A thermometer that uses mercury in a glass tube to measure temperature.

Liquid expansion

The process by which liquids expand when heated.

Alcohol thermometer

A thermometer that uses alcohol to measure temperature, which expands and contracts with temperature changes.

Air temperature

The measure of how hot or cold the air is, which can influence weather patterns and human comfort.