Weather Instruments
What instrument measures temperature?
thermometer
the condition of air at a particular time and place
weather
an intense winter storm
blizzard
a cloud on the ground that reduces the ability to see over long distances
fog
What is the freezing point of water?
zero degrees celsius
What instruments measures wind direction?
wind vane
the average weather conditions in a certain place or during a certain season over a long period of time
climate
an investigator who chases a storm or weather event in order to learn more
storm chaser
thin, wispy, feathery-looking clouds that are made up of tiny ice crystals
cirrus
What is the boiling point of water?
100 degrees celsius
What instrument measures air pressure?
barometer
What level of the atmosphere is weather found?
the troposphere
a spinning column of air that drops down from a severe thunderstorm
nimbus
a scientist who studies and predicts the weather
meterologist
What instrument measures wind speed?
anemometer
What are the six features that weather is measured by?
-temperature
-pressure
-wind
-humidity
-precipitation
-cloudiness
an intense storm that begins over the ocean and has swirling winds up to 150 miles per hour.
hurricane
They are a sign of fair weather.
cumulus
What are the three units of measurement of temperature?
degrees celsius
degrees fahrenheit
Kelvin
What instrument measures precipitation?
a rain gauge
What four things does climate depend on?
-Large bodies of water
-distance from the Equator
-Altitude
-Land features (mountains)
-always have a flashlight, battery-operated radio and first aid kit.
-snacks and water are great to have on hand
-evacuate if necessary
-take shelter
What instrument measures cloud movement?
a nephoscope
What are two ways that we can reduce climate change?
- reduce emissions
-eat less meat (cows give off a lot of gas)
-use less electricity