Weather
Weather describes the conditions in the...
Atmosphere
Climate describes...
The average weather conditions over a long period of time
A swirling column of wind that drops from strong thunderstorms is called a...
Tornado
A metal extension installed on the roof of a building to protect from thunderstorms.
Lightning rod
Strong or Weak?
Over the past year, Cincinnati has had a very large amount of rain.
Weak
A scientist who studies weather
Meteorologist
How much data is needed to determine a place's climate?
At least one year's worth of data
Even though the winds of a hurricane are typically a bit weaker than a tornado, hurricanes are often more destructive for two reasons. Name one of them.
Hurricanes are much larger and move much more slowly (last longer)
Bags that homes and businesses use around buildings to protect them from flooding
Sand bags
Strong or Weak?
In May, the average high temperature for Portland is 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Strong
What are the four main types of precipitation?
Rain, Snow, Sleet, Hail
Meteorologists describe two types of seasons. Name them both:
Temperature seasons (hot/cold) and precipitation seasons (wet/dry)
When the winds of a blizzard blow the snow so hard it's hard to see anything else, it is called a...
Wooden posts used to lift a house in hurricane-prone areas
Stilts
What are two things that make evidence about weather stronger?
2. Lots of data (more than just 1 day)
The two most common measurement scales for a place's temperature are...
Fahrenheit and Celsius
When gases from cars and factories enter the atmosphere, how does that affect Earth's climate?
The climate changes, because the gases trap more of the sun's heat in Earth's atmosphere.
Why are hurricanes usually stronger in the Gulf of Mexico than in the North Atlantic Ocean?
The water in the Gulf is warmer, giving the hurricanes more energy.
A gas-powered machine designed to provide electricity during a power outage.
Which evidence is stronger?
A. The range of temperatures in October 2023 for Jakarta was 82 degrees Fahrenheit to 93 degrees Fahrenheit.
B. The average October high temperature in Jakarta is 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
B - averages are taken over a longer period of time, so there is more data.
What type of radar signature indicates to a meteorologist that a tornado is likely?
Hook Echo
How does the climate of Kentucky compare to the climate of Indonesia?
Kentucky has a hot and cold season, but Indonesia does not (it's hot all year long).
Indonesia has a much rainier climate than Kentucky.
Out of the three most common types of severe weather in Kentucky, name two.
Flooding
Severe Thunderstorms (lightning/tornadoes)
Winter Storms
The roots hold soil in place and keep it from slipping.
The precipitation bar graph for Mumbai has a steep bell curve. This is strong evidence that the climate of Mumbai includes what kinds of seasons?
Wet (Rainy) and Dry seasons