Layers of the Atmosphere
Weather Instruments
Clouds
Reading Weather Maps
Predicting the Weather
Weather or Climate
Climate
Water Cycle
Severe Weather Category
100

The layer of the atmosphere where all weather occurs. 

Troposphere 

100
I would use this weather instrument to tell how much precipitation fell at my house during hurricane Matthew. 

rain gauge 

100

Name the type of cloud pictured.

Cirrus 

100

What is the weather like in Santa Fe?

Sunny 

100

Look at Friday's weather map. Which of the following is a possible forecast for New York on Saturday? 

A. Sunny skies

B. Warmer temperature

C. snow

B. Warmer temperatures

*remember that the beginning of a warm from brings warmer temperatures, but also some rain. 

100
Weather or Climate? 


Summer is usually rainy in Miami, Florida. 

Climate 

100

What is the average high temperature in Miami during August? 

a. 60

b. 70

c. 90

c. 90 

100

Where does the energy from the water cycle come from?

the sun 

100
What do we call a severe storm with lightening, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds?

a thunderstorm 

200

Lets cruise in this layer. 

Stratosphere 

200

I would use this weather instrument to learn with direction the wind is blowing. 

wind vane 

200

Name the type of cloud pictured.

cumulus 

200

Which city has the highest temperature on the map?

Miami

200

Which of the following is a possible forecast for Saturday in Chicago?

a. Rain

B. warmer temperatures 

c. sunny skies 

c. sunny skies 

200

Weather or Climate? 

It is sunny outside today, but cooler than it was yesterday. 

weather 

200

True or False

Weather refers to the minute by minute conditions and changes in the atmosphere. 

True 

200

What happens during evaporation? 

liquid water is turned into water vapor and rises into the atmosphere 


200
Michael and Florence are recent examples of... 

They were huge storms that formed over the ocean with very strong, destructive winds. 

hurricanes

300

This is the coldest layer of the atmosphere. Meteors burn up here. 

Mesosphere 

300

I would use this weather instrument to tell me the temperature outside. 

thermometer 

300

Name the type of cloud pictured.

stratus 

300

Which city is very close to a warm front?


Chicago 

300

What is a possible forecast for Saturday in Dallas?A. Thunderstorms 

b. warmer temperatures

c. clear skies 

a. thunderstorms 

**The beginning of a cold front brings violent weather

300
Weather or Climate? 


Summers in South Carolina tend to be very hot and humid! 

climate 

300

Using the map, describe the climate in Texas in terms of temperature in August. 

Very hot with the average temperature being in the 90s. 


300

What part of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and forming water droplets and eventually clouds? 

condensation 


300

True or False: 

If you cannot get inside during a tornado, find a tree to stand under. 

FALSE!!!!! Find a low lying place like a ditch! 

400

The hottest layer of the atmosphere. 

Thermosphere

400

I would use this weather instrument to tell how fast the wind is blowing. 

anemometer


400

Name the type of cloud pictured.

cumulonimbus 

400

Which city has cloudy skies and rain?

Boise. (Low pressure brings sad, gloomy weather)

400

What is a possible forecast for Los Angeles on Saturday? 

a. cooler temperatures

b. rain 

c. thunderstorms 

a. cooler temperatures 


**see the cold front coming! 

400

Weather or Climate?

The Gobi Desert gets in average of 7.6 inches of rainfall a year. 

Climate 

400

During which month does Salt Lake City receive the LEAST amount of rainfall? 

July


400

What part of the water cycle involves water falling from the sky to the earth?

precipitation 

400

True or False: 

You should not stay in your car during a tornado. 

True! A tornado has the power to pick up a car! 

500

This layer of the atmosphere is where satellites usually orbit. It is sometimes considered to be part of outer space. 

Exosphere 

500

What is this a picture of?

anemometer 

500

The sun is not out at all today. It is super drizzly and gloomy. What kind of clouds are in the sky? 

stratus 

500

Which city is experiencing partly cloudy skies?

Atlanta 

500

What is a possible forecast for Seattle on Saturday?

a. sunny skies 

b. rain

c. warmer temperatures 

b. rain 

500

Weather or Climate?

This week's high temperature is 70*. 

weather 

500

During which month does Salt Lake City usually have average low temperatures of 69*? 

July 

500

What causes water vapor to cool and form clouds?

The higher up you go in the troposphere, the colder it gets! 
500

True or False: 

It is very important to stay indoors and away water during a thunderstorm. 

true! water is a strong conductor of electricity 


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