Question
Define the following as elements of weather:
(i) Temperature
(ii) Humidity
(iii) Air pressure
(i) Temperature
(ii) Humidity
(iii) Air pressure
Answer
(i) Temperature - degree of sensible heat within the atmosphere
(ii) Humidity - amount of water vapour in the atmosphere/condition of the atmosphere with reference to its water vapour content
(iii) Air pressure - weight exerted by the atmosphere on the surface of the earth.
(ii) Humidity - amount of water vapour in the atmosphere/condition of the atmosphere with reference to its water vapour content
(iii) Air pressure - weight exerted by the atmosphere on the surface of the earth.