Wind
What is wind?
the movement of air
Which of the following is a seasonal weather pattern: fall, summer, temperate, winter, tropical, spring?
Which of the following describes a climate: fall, summer, temperate, winter, tropical, spring?
temperate, tropical
How can you protect yourself from a drought?
stay indoors, remain hydrated, and conserve water
What is atmosphere?
the layer of air that surrounds Earth
What are some of the effects of moving air?
Examples: a cool breeze, tree leaves rustling, water rippling in one direction, rain blowing sideways, clouds moving across the sky
Which of the following describes weather:
- contains much oxygen
- drought and dry wind
- presses down on Earth
drought and dry wind
What does climate mean?
the weather patterns in a place over a long period of time
How can you protect yourself from lightning?
stay indoors, away from windows and electrical devices, and avoid metal
What does evaporate mean?
to change from a liquid to a gas
What is the effect of a tornado?
destructive funnel cloud
Which of the following describes weather:
- contains mostly nitrogen
- rain and strong winds
- ice and blowing snow
- presses down on Earth
- rain and strong winds
- ice and blowing snow
How is climate different from weather?
Weather is what the air outside is like and climate is what the weather is like over a long period of time.
How can you protect yourself from flooding?
move to higher ground, stay indoors, and avoid high waters
What do meteorologists do?
They study weather patterns and make predictions about future weather.
A wind vane is used to determine wind direction at a single time. Name another thing that can help you identify patterns in wind direction over time.
Data maps or graphs
Which of these happens during the formation of clouds:
- Air temperature cools
- Air temperature rises
- Water vapor condenses into droplets of liquid water
- Liquid water droplets evaporate into water vapor
- Air temperature cools
- Water vapor condenses into droplets of liquid water
How can you figure out the climate in your area?
I could make observations everyday about the weather in my area. I could do this for many days. Then I could look at the patterns to see what the climate is like here.
How can you protect yourself from a blizzard?
remain indoors with plenty of food, water, and blankets
What does precipitation mean?
water that falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail
How does wind happen?
When atmospheric pressure changes, air begins to move. When there is a difference in atmospheric pressure, air moves to the area of less pressure. The bigger the difference between the two areas, the faster the air moves.
What happens in a hurricane?
strong winds, rain, and rising sea level
How would you describe the climate of San Antonio?
Humid, subtropical
How can engineers test design solutions to weather hazards?
Engineers test solutions by building models and then applying forces to them similar to the weather hazards.
What does humidity mean?
a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air