Tools/Instruments
Latitude & Longitude
Rotation
Revolution
Seasons
100
Which tool measures the TEMPERATURE?
THERMOMETER!
100
Which lines run LEFT to RIGHT/WEST to EAST?
*Hint: Latitude or Longitude?
LATITUDE LINES!
100
In your own words, define ROTATION.
Rotation means to spin or turn.
100
In your own words, define REVOLUTION.
Revolution means to go around.
100
Spring begins in what month?
March!
200
Which tool measures the AMOUNT OF RAIN?
RAIN GAUGE!
200
Which lines run UP to DOWN/NORTH to SOUTH?
*Hint: Latitude or Longitude?
LONGITUDE LINES!
200
Stand up and show me what ROTATION looks like.
200
Stand up and show me what REVOLUTION looks like.
200
Summer begins in what month?
June!
300
Which tool measures WIND SPEED?
ANEMOMETER!
300
What line is located at 0 degrees latitude?
EQUATOR!
300
How long does it take the Earth to rotate on its axis once?
24 hours!
300
How long does it take the Earth to revolve around the sun once?
365.25 days!
300
Fall begins in what month?
September!
400
Which tool measures AIR PRESSURE?
BAROMETER!
400
What line is located at 0 degrees longitude?
PRIME MERIDIAN!
400
What does the Earth's rotation cause?
The Earth's rotation causes day and night!
400
What does the Earth's revolution around the sun cause?
The Earth's revolution around the sun causes seasons!
400
Winter begins in what month?
December!
500
__________ use tools to help them predict the weather.
Meteorologists!
500
True or False:
It gets COLDER as you get closer to the equator.
FALSE!
It gets HOTTER as you get closer to the equator.
500
How many degrees is the Earth's axis tilted?
23.5 degrees!
500
How often do we have a leap year?
Once every 4 years!
500
What is your favorite season and why?
Answer may vary.