Weather Words
What are the conditions outside called?
Weather
What tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
What weather has lots of sunshine?
Sunny
What is a forecast?
A prediction of future weather
What does humid mean?
There is a lot of water vapor in the air
Why do we use a thermometer?
To measure temperature
What falls from clouds as water drops?
Rain
What is precipitation?
Water that falls from clouds, like rain or snow
What does temperature tell us?
How hot or cold it is
What do weather forecasters use to predict weather?
Weather data and tools
What weather has frozen flakes falling from the sky?
Snowy
What do we call a prediction about upcoming weather?
A forecast
What word describes water vapor in the air that makes it feel damp?
Humid
Why might you use a weather radar?
To track rain and storms.
What type of weather might cause tree branches to break and make it hard to walk outside?
Strong winds or a storm.
Why should people check the forecast before going on a trip?
So they can prepare for the weather.
Read this sentence: “The forecast predicts freezing temperatures.” What does freezing tell you about the weather?
It will be extremely cold.
If a thermometer shows a lower temperature today than yesterday, what does that tell you?
Today is colder than yesterday.
What might happen outside when temperatures are below freezing and precipitation falls?
Snow may occur
How can learning weather vocabulary help you explain what is happening outside?
It helps you describe weather conditions clearly.