The day-to-day state of the atmosphere for a certain area.
Weather
The weather in a certain area averaged over many years.
Climate
What object in the solar system affects weather conditions on Earth?
the sun
Who are the people that study and forecast the weather?
Meteorologists
The weight of air pressing on a surface is called?
air pressure
What tool would you use to measure how fast the wind is moving?
anemometer
A barometer measures:
air pressure
What tool measures the amount of precipitation?
rain gauge
A thermometer measures:
air temperature
____________ includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail that fall from clouds.
Precipitation
When the forecast calls for stormy, windy weather, it likely means a _______ pressure air mass is on the way.
low
Where does a hurricane form?
Forms over warm, tropical water.
What are some common weather events?
rain, snow, fog, etc.
A __________ can form from a thunderstorm as the wind changes direction and the air starts to rotate.
tornado
What are some extreme weather events?
tornado, ice storm, hurricane, etc.
If the air pressure reading on a barometer is falling, what weather can you expect?
stormy weather and strong winds
What do stratus clouds look like?
smooth, gray, and cover the whole sky
The weather is fair now, but rain or snow is supposed to fall in a few hours. What cloud is likely in the sky?
cirrus
What kind of air mass is created when the air cools, becomes denser, and sinks?
high pressure air mass
1. A puffy white cloud with a flat bottom usually brings what type of weather?
2. What type of cloud is described above?
1. fair weather
2. cumulus cloud
Which type of cloud most likely indicates a thunderstorm approaching?
cumulonimbus cloud
This develops in warm and humid conditions:
thunderstorm
During a thunderstorm, the wind suddenly changed direction and the air began to rotate... what has happened?
a tornado formed
An area experienced a severe drought for several months. What most likely happened because of that?
Many organisms' habitats were destroyed.
TRUE or FALSE: At any moment, different places around the world are experiencing different weather.
TRUE