Physical Science

Weather

Study Guide

Directions: Review all notes, labs, lab review questions, videos, quizzes, and reading assignments. Understand definitions and concepts relating to the terms on this study guide.

Know How To:

Read a weather map (temperature, pressure, fronts)

Identify cloud types by sight and definition

Name winds

Read weather instruments (thermometer, hygrometer, barometer)

Weather Instruments

Thermometer

Temperature (°F)

Anemometer

Wind Speed (mph)

Hygrometer

Relative Humidity (%)

Barometer

Air Pressure (inches of Mercury)

Cloud Types

Cumulus

Cirrus

Stratus

Fog

Nimbus

Lenticular

Weather Terms & Symbols

Air Mass

Cold front

Warm front

Stationary Front

Low Pressure

High Pressure

Water Cycle

Evaporation

Transpiration

Perspiration

Condensation

Precipitation (4 types)

Run-off

Seasons

Reason for seasons

Rotate

Revolve

23.5° tilt