Weather Tools
A tool that measures temperature.
Thermometer
A person who studies and forecasts weather is called a ___________.
What are the two types of weather fronts called?
warm front and cold front
What are the three forms of water?
Solid, Liquid, and Gas
A tool that measures the amount of precipitation that has fallen.
Rain Gauge
A picture that shows temperatures, precipitation, and other upcoming weather is called a __________.
Weather Map
High air pressure can mean the weather will be _________.
clear and sunny
What are the four MAIN parts of the water cycle?
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, accumulation
A tool that measures air pressure.
A __________ is a large region of air that has similar temperature.
air mass
Low air pressure can mean the weather will be __________.
rainy
What are the four types of precipitation?
rain, sleet, snow and hail
A tool that measures wind direction.
Weather Vane/Wind Vane
When one air mass meets another air mass, the meeting place is called a ____________.
front
Forecasting weather is important because...
It helps people plan their lives and helps people stay safe.
Kevin and his friend were walking to school and saw a puddle. Later in the afternoon the puddle was gone. What is the best explanation for what FIRST happened to the puddle?
The puddle evaporated and turned into water vapor.
A tool that measures wind speed.
Anemometer
What do meteorologists use weather tools for?
They use tools to help find weather patterns and forecast how weather will change.
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is the day to day conditions. Weather occurs over a short period of time. Climate is the average weather for a given area. Climate occurs over a longer period of time.
If you place your wet pool towel outside on a hot day, what will eventually happen to the water? Hint: What state of water will it change into?
It will evaporate and turn from a liquid to a gas.