Meteorology in Agriculture

These flashcards cover the key vocabulary terms related to meteorology and its application in agriculture.

Meteorology

The study of the atmosphere and weather phenomena.

Atmosphere

A thick layer of gases surrounding the Earth, composed of various gases.

Climate

The average weather conditions over a long period in a particular area.

Weather

The short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.

Evapotranspiration

The process of water movement through the soil and into the atmosphere from the surface of the soil.

Synoptic Meteorology

A branch of meteorology that deals with weather predictions based on weather data from various regions.

Agricultural Meteorology

The study of meteorological factors affecting agriculture and crop production.

Dynamic Meteorology

The branch that uses physics and mathematics to study atmospheric motion.

Physical Meteorology

The study of the physical processes in the atmosphere.

Barometer

An instrument measuring atmospheric pressure.

Hygrometer

An instrument for measuring the moisture content in the atmosphere.

Thermometer

An instrument for measuring temperature.

Pluviometer

An instrument for measuring rainfall.

Anemometer

An instrument for measuring wind speed.

Climate Factors

Elements that influence climate, such as latitude, geography, and ocean currents.

Climate Elements

The various atmospheric conditions that constitute the climate of a region, including temperature and precipitation.