Genus
- Type of cloud.
Species
- Cloud shape and structure.
Variety
- Arrangement of elements and transparency.
Barometer
- A device to measure changes in atmospheric pressure
Hygrometer
- An instrument that measures humidity.
Weather
vane - An instrument that measures wind direction.
Anemometer
- An instrument that measures wind speed.
Thermal
energy - Energy from the heat of the sun and earth.
29.92
inches of mercury - Believe
it or not this is the height of mercury equal in weight to the amount
of air above you and this can be measured directly with a mercury barometer.
Relative
humidity - The amount of moisture currently in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air would be able to hold at the current temperature, expressed as a percentage.
Anomometer
- An instrument for measuring the force of the wind.