Measuring Weather to Understand Atmospheric Conditions (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is the main difference between weather and climate measurement?
What is the main difference between weather and climate measurement?
Weather is short-term, climate is long-term
Which four elements are fundamental to weather measurement?
Which four elements are fundamental to weather measurement?
Temp, pressure, humidity, wind
How do traditional thermometers measure temperature?
How do traditional thermometers measure temperature?
Liquid expands or contracts with temp
What is an advantage of aneroid barometers?
What is an advantage of aneroid barometers?
They are portable and contain no liquid
What does falling atmospheric pressure typically indicate?
What does falling atmospheric pressure typically indicate?
An approaching storm system
What two thermometers does a psychrometer use to measure humidity?
What two thermometers does a psychrometer use to measure humidity?
One wet bulb and one dry bulb
What does a greater temperature difference between wet and dry bulbs indicate?
What does a greater temperature difference between wet and dry bulbs indicate?
Lower relative humidity
What weather conditions does high relative humidity typically lead to?
What weather conditions does high relative humidity typically lead to?
Cloud formation and precipitation
How does high humidity affect evapotranspiration rates?
How does high humidity affect evapotranspiration rates?
Slows evapotranspiration
What does an anemometer measure?
What does an anemometer measure?
Wind speed
What does a wind vane measure?
What does a wind vane measure?
Wind direction
How long is typically required to establish meaningful climate patterns?
How long is typically required to establish meaningful climate patterns?
30 years or more