Weather Basics
What is weather?
Weather is what the air outside is like each day in terms of temperature, rain, sunshine, and wind.
What is climate?
Climate is the average weather of a place over many years.
is a snowy day weather or climate?
A snowy day is an example of weather because it describes conditions on a specific day.
What is the name of the scientist that studies the weather?
meteorologists.
Are Tornados and Hurricanes forms of weather?
Yes.
What instruments measure weather?
Weather instruments include thermometers for temperature, anemometers for wind speed, and rain gauges for precipitation.
How do scientists learn about climate?
Scientists study climate by looking at weather records over long periods and using tools like satellites and climate models.
Is the average temperature over 10 years weather or climate?
The average temperature over 10 years is an example of climate because it shows long-term trends.
What tool do we use to see if it will rain and how much it rained?
We use a rain gauge to measure how much it rains, and radars to see rain clouds coming.
What is a tornado?
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air touching the ground, usually formed from a thunderstorm.
What can weather forecasts tell us?
Weather forecasts tell us what the weather might be like in the near future, like if it will rain or be sunny tomorrow.
What does a climatologist do?
A climatologist studies the climate, looking at weather patterns over long periods to understand changes and trends.
Is a hot summer day weather or climate?
A hot summer day is an example of weather because it's about specific conditions on a certain day.
What pattern do we look for to predict weather?
To predict the weather, we look for patterns like changes in temperature, clouds forming, or wind direction.
How is hail formed?
Hail is formed when updrafts in thunderstorms carry raindrops upwards into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere where they freeze into ice.
What is a meteorologist?
A meteorologist is a scientist who studies the weather and makes predictions based on data from instruments and models.
What factors affect climate?
Factors that affect climate include latitude, ocean currents, wind patterns, elevation, and proximity to water bodies.
Is melting glaciers weather or climate?
Melting glaciers are considered a climate indicator because they reflect long-term changes in temperature and precipitation patterns.
What is weather forecasting?
We record weather every day to track changes and patterns to better predict the weather in the future.
What is a blizzard?
A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds of at least 35 mph (56 km/h) and enough snow in the air to reduce visibility to less than one-quarter mile for at least three hours.
What is a thunderstorm?
A thunderstorm is a type of weather that includes lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and sometimes hail or strong winds.
How is climate change impacting Earth?
Climate change is causing warmer temperatures, rising sea levels, melting glaciers, and changes in weather patterns globally.
Is a decade of increasing temperatures weather or climate?
A decade of increasing temperatures is considered climate because it shows a long-term trend and not just short-term conditions.
How can understanding weather patterns help us?
Understanding weather patterns helps us prepare for different weather conditions, plan activities, and protect against severe weather.
What of the following are not a form or forms of weather. Tornado, Hurricane, Thunderstorm, Earthquake, Landslide
Earthquake , Landslide