Sunny or Cloudy
What type of cloud often looks white, fluffy, and like cotton?
Cumulus
What causes rain to fall from clouds? What causes rain to fall from clouds?
Water droplets become heavy enough to fall.
What instrument measures air temperature?
Thermometer
What is wind?
Moving air
What is a weather forecast?
A prediction of future weather conditions
What do we call the weather when the sun shines brightly and there are very few clouds?
Sunny
What instrument is used to measure the amount of rainfall?
Rain gauge
Which instrument measures wind speed?
Anemometer
What happens to the temperature when the day becomes hotter?
It increases.
If the weather forecast predicts heavy rain, what should you prepare?
An umbrella and raincoat
What do we call the weather when the sky is completely covered with clouds?
Overcast
What should you do when you hear thunder and see lightning?
Stay inside a safe building.
Which instrument measures air pressure and helps meteorologists monitor changing weather?
Barometer
What do we call moving air that is strong enough to bend tree branches?
A strong wind
Who studies weather and prepares weather forecasts?
Meteorologist
Which weather condition is best for drying clothes outside?
Sunny and dry
What is a thunderstorm?
A storm with thunder and lightning, often with rain.
What instrument measures the amount of rain that falls?
Rain gauge
Which activity is safest during extremely hot weather?
Drinking water and staying in the shade
Why do people check the weather forecast before traveling?
To prepare for possible weather conditions
What should you look at to observe whether the sky is cloudy or clear?
The sky
What should you bring when walking outside on a rainy day?
An umbrella or raincoat
Which instrument shows the direction from which the wind is blowing?
Wind Vane
Which unit is commonly used to measure temperature in the Philippines?
Degree Celsius
The temperature at 8:00 a.m. is 25°C. At 12:00 noon, it is 32°C. By how many degrees did the temperature increase?
7°C