Weather Basics
What instrument measures rainfall?
What is a rain gauge?
What are the two main seasons in Belize?
What are the wet season and dry season?
Why is rainfall important for farmers?
It helps crops grow
What do we call a storm with strong winds and heavy rain in the Caribbean?
What is a tropical storm or hurricane?
What do meteorologists use to predict the weather?
Weather models / satellites / data
(Any one of these answers)
What do we call the temperature of the air?
What is air temperature?
Which months are typically the rainy season in Belize?
June to November
What happens to crops during a drought?
They dry out
Reduced yield
Die
(Any one of these answers)
What is flooding?
Water covering land that is usually dry
How many forecast periods per day does the Met Service usually issue?
3
What unit is commonly used to measure rainfall?
What is millimeters (mm)?
What climate phenomenon can cause drought in Belize?
What is El Niño?
What is the term for water soaking into the soil?
What is infiltration?
What is drought?
A long period with little or no rainfall
What does a 70% chance of rain mean?
There is a high likelihood of rain occurring
What is the name of the scale used to measure wind speed during storms?
What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?
What climate phenomenon usually brings more rain to Belize?
What is La Niña?
What weather condition can damage crops with strong winds and flooding?
What is a hurricane or tropical storm?
What category hurricane is the strongest?
Category 5
What tool helps track storms from space?
What is a satellite?
What direction does wind move?
From high pressure to low pressure
What term describes long-term weather patterns over many years?
What is climate?
What is a “growing season”?
The period when crops can grow due to suitable weather
What warning is issued when a hurricane is expected within 36 hours?
What is a hurricane watch or warning?
What is the name for comparing forecasts with actual weather?
What is forecast verification