Weather Terms flashcards are a fun and interactive way to learn about different weather phenomena. Our flashcards feature questions and answers with audio to help reinforce learning and retention.
Learning about Weather Terms is vital for understanding the conditions and patterns in the atmosphere. By studying these terms, you can better predict and prepare for various weather events such as storms, hurricanes, and droughts.
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| Isobar | A Line On A Weather Map Connecting Areas Of Equal Air Pressure. |
| Anemometer | A Tool That Measures Wind Speed. |
| Barometer | Instrument That Measures Air Pressure. |
| Dew Point | The Temperature At Which Air Becomes Saturated And Dew Forms. |
| Wind Chill | The Temperature It Feels Like When The Wind Is Blowing. |
| Coriolis Effect | The Spinning Of Earth Makes Wind And Water Move In Curved Paths. |
| Thermocline | A Layer In Water Where Temperature Changes Rapidly With Depth. |
| Albedo | Albedo Is The Amount Of Sunlight That Is Reflected Off A Surface. |
| El Niño | A Climate Pattern That Warms The Pacific Ocean And Affects Global Weather. |
| La Niña | A Climate Pattern That Brings Cooler Ocean Temperatures And Can Lead To More Rain In Some Areas. |
| Saffir-simpson Scale | A Scale That Measures The Strength Of Hurricanes. |
| Fujita Scale | A Scale That Measures The Strength Of Tornadoes Based On Damage They Cause. |
| Virga | Rain That Evaporates Before Reaching The Ground. |
| Occluded Front | When A Warm Front Catches Up To A Cold Front And Lifts The Warm Air Off The Ground. |
| Supercell | A Type Of Severe Thunderstorm With Rotating Updrafts. |
| Doppler Radar | Measures How Fast Things Are Moving In The Air. |
| Cumulonimbus Cloud | A Large, Tall, Fluffy Cloud That Can Bring Thunderstorms. |
| Tornado Warning | A Warning That A Tornado May Be Coming. |
| Heat Index | The Combination Of Temperature And Humidity That Measures How Hot It Feels. |
| Beaufort Scale | A Scale That Measures Wind Speed. |
