Weather
What is wind made out of?
Air
Can you compress water in the syringe?
No
What is the study of weather called?
Meteorology
What is Mr. Peterson's favorite color?
Purple
What does a thermometer measure?
Temperature
What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be considered a hurricane?
74mph
Is there more, less or the same amount of air in the syringe when the plunger is pressed down?
What are people who study weather called?
Meteorologists
What is Mr. Peterson's favorite Bubbl'r flavor?
Dark blue (Triple Berry Breez'r)
What is a tornado called that forms over water?
Waterspout
When hot and cold air collide what forms?
Storms (tornado, hurricane)
How many people broke a syringe yesterday?
2
What state has the most tornados?
Texas (about 120 per year)
Does Mr. Peterson like teaching science or social studies more?
Social Studies
What two things are needed for a rainbow to form?
Water and sunlight
What ocean do most hurricanes form over?
Atlantic Ocean
What is it called when air pressure balances out with the air pressure around it?
Equalizing
How many tornados does the US have per year?
About 1200
What car brand does Mr. Peterson drive?
Ford
What does a hydrometer do?
Measures humidity
What is air pressure called when we're measuring it in our atmosphere?
What happens to the air particles when you put your finger on the end of the syringe and press the plunger down?
The particles get close together and move faster.
What causes wind?
Different air pressures
How many siblings does Mr. Peterson have?
8
How many million lightening strikes happen each day worldwide?
Over 8 million!