Weather Tools
Which of these would you use to measure wind speed?
A. Rain gauge
B. Thermometer
C. Anemometer
D. Hygrometer
Anemometer
Snowfall is considered what stage of the water cycle?
A. evaporation
B. condensation
C. precipitation
D. storage
Precipitation
A place far from the equator and ocean likely has what type of climate?
A. Cold / Wet
B. Hot / Dry
C. Cold / Dry
D. Hot / Wet
Cold and Dry
The blanket of air that surrounds Earth
Atmosphere
When is weather considered severe?
When it is dangerous.
Which of these would you use to measure temperature?
A. Rain Gauge
B. Thermometer
C.Anemometer
D. Hygrometer
Thermometer
What is an example of condensation?
A.snow
b. ice melting
c. clouds forming
D. rain
Clouds Forming
What vocabulary word describes the pattern of weather over many years?
Climate
The amount of water vapor in the air
Humidity
Tornado
What does a hygrometer measure?
Humidity or water in the air
What happens when water vapor rises into cooler air?
Water Vapor condenses into tiny water droplets and it turns into a cloud.
A place has an average temperature of 28 degrees in the winter and 68 degrees in the summer. Which best describes this climate?
A. Always hot
B. cold winters, cool summer
C. Always cold
D. cold winters, hot summer
cold winters and cool summer
What the air is like in a place in a single moment
Weather
What is the main difference between a tornado and a hurricane?
Tornados start from clouds.
Hurricanes start over water.
What tool can we use to see how much rain we got in a day?
Rain Gauge
At what stage of the water cycle does some precipitation seep into the ground?
Storage / Runoff
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Pattern of weather in a place over many years
Climate
Which one of these is NOT severe weather?
A. Rain
B. Blizzard
C. Hail
D. Thunderstorm
A. Rain
Suppose you are studying the weather conditions of a particular place. Tell what tools you would use to determine these weather conditions and explain why.
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What is the first stage of the water cycle?
Evaporation
Describe your climate
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The movement of water from Earth's surface into the air and back again
water cycle
List 3 things to do when there is severe weather to stay safe.
Answer will vary. each is worth 1 point