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What are the four main elements of weather?
Temperature, wind, humidity and precipitation are the four main elements of weather.
What do we use to measure temperature?
We use a thermometer to measure temperature.
What do we use to measure the wind?
We use an anemometer and a wind vane.
How do we measure wind speed and wind direction?
We use an anemometer to measure wind speed and a wind vane to measure wind direction.
What do we use to measure humidity?
We use a hygrometer to measure humidity.
What do we use to measure precipitation?
We use a rain gauge to measure precipitation.
What are clouds made up of?
Clouds are made up of tiny droplets of water or ice crystals.
What types of precipitation are there?
Rain, sleet, snow and hail are the four types of precipitation.
What do we use to check what the weather will be like?
To check the weather, we can use the weather forecast.
What is the name of someone who studies the weather?
Someone who studies the weather is called a meteorologist.
Do areas of high altitude have high or low temperatures?
Areas of high altitude have low temperatures.
Do the areas of land near to the equator have higher or lower temperatures?
Places closer to the equator are usually warmer.
What are the three main climate zones?
The three main climate zones are cold climates, temperate climates and hot climates.
In which climate zone is Spain located?
Spain is in the temperate climate zone.
What can we use to show average yearly temperature and rainfall in a specific place?
We can use a climate graph.
What is the name of someone who studies the climate?
Climatologists study the climate.
What do meteorologists do with the information they receive from weather instruments and satellites?
They make weather maps from this information.
What is rainfall measured in?
Rainfall is measured in millimetres.
What is temperature measured in?
Temperature is measure in degrees Celsius.
Do we sweat more or less in humid places?
We sweat more in humid places.