Weather and Climate
What do you call someone who studies the weather?
meterologist
Name three types of severe weather
hurricane, tornado, thunderstorm, flood, tsunami
What instrument measures the air temperature?
thermometer
What are the four seasons in order?
Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall
Rain, snow, and sleet are examples of?
precipitation
This object helps prevent fire and damage by directing electricity safely to the ground
lightning rod
What instrument tells how much it has rained?
rain gauge
What word describes a pattern of weather that changes throughout the year?
seasons
True or false. Scientists always know what the weather will be?
False
What two types of structures help during a flood?
dam and levee
What instrument tells you the direction of the wind?
wind vane
What are weather maps used for?
To predict weather
What is the major difference between climate and weather?
Climate includes weather patterns over a long period of time. Weather tells us the what it is like outside over a short period of time, for example, day to day or hour to hour.
What should you do during a thunderstorm to stay safe?
Go inside and stay away from windows, electronics, and water
What instrument measures air pressure?
barometer
How is the climate in California different from the climate in New York
Possible answer: California often has droughts and it is milder. New York has very cold winters and does not experience droughts.
In New York, how does the climate in the spring differ from the climate in the summer?
In the summer it is hotter and drier. In the spring it is cooler and wetter.
What is the most hazardous impact of a hurricane?
flooding
What instrument measures wind speed?
anemometer
Which is hardest to prepare for to reduce its impact? Flood, lightning, hurricane, or tornado?