Tools
This measures that amount of rain that has fallen
rain gauge
Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?
Rain
Snow
Sleet
Clouds
Clouds
The coldest layer of the atmosphere, where meteors burn up is called the
mesosphere
a large volume of air with about the same temperature and amount of moisture throughout
air mass
Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation are parts of what?
The water cycle
This measures wind speed
anemometer
When the humidity level reaches 100% it is called the point of
saturation
The warmest layer of the atmosphere
thermosphere
This changes daily
weather
Which of type of precipitation forms in thunderstorms NOT below freezing temperatures?
Hail
This measures humidity
hygrometer
Plants and trees give off water into the air. This is called
transpiration
The ozone layer is found in the
stratosphere
long term weather patterns in a region
climate
a person who studies weather and climate is a
meteorologist
This measures air pressure
barometer
Water vapor in the air is called
humidity
Which layer of the atmosphere is where satellites orbit and air pressure is at its lowest?
exosphere
Name 3 ways we can help stop climate change
Recycle Eat less meat
Use less fossil fuels Take shorter showers
Conserve energy Turn off water when not using
Drive less/carpool Use LED light bulbs
Hurricanes gain strength over
Warm water
This measures temperature
thermometer
what is the primary source of energy that drives all weather events?
a) sun
b) moon
c) earth's rotation
A) sun
Which layer of the atmosphere is where all weather takes place?
troposphere
What is causing the amount of greenhouse gases to increase?
humans- burning fossil fuels
During a hurricane, people living near the coast might need to__________________ in order to stay safe
a) build a fire
b) evacuate
c) drive through a flooded road
B) Evacuate