Clouds
Weather and Climate
Weather Data
Weather Tools
100
A student looks at some clouds in the sky. They notice that it is high and wispy. What type of cloud does the student see?
Cirrus
100
What is the definition of weather?
A condition that changes daily, over a short period of time.
100
What does an area of high pressure mean?
Warm, clear day
100
What tool is used to measure how cold it will be outside?
Thermometer
200
A student thinks they see a cirrus cloud. What question could the student ask to find out if they are correct?
Is the weather fair? OR Are the clouds high in the sky?
200
What is the definition of climate?
An average of weather over an extended period of time.
200
A cold front is most likely to bring what type of weather?
Cold and rainy, maybe some thuderstorms
200
What device is used to measure changes in atmospheric pressure?
barometer
300
This morning there were stratus clouds covering the sky. Does this mean it will snow or rain? What questions could be asked to predict the weather?
What will the temperature be?
300
Weather or climate?: Today it is 46 degrees farenheit outside.
Weather
300
It is a hot humid summer afternoon in Atlanta, Georgia. Matthew wants to go for a walk. His dad tells him that is likely going to rain. What question will help Matthew know that it is going to rain?
Are there any cumulus clouds forming together?
300
What instrument can be used to collect and measure precipitation?
Rain guage
400
The weatherman identifies stratus clouds in the sky. Which question can students ask the weatherman to determine the weather?
Is there a chance of heavy rain?
400
What would help us to learn about the climate in a certain area?
A chart that shows the average temperatures and rain amounts for several years.
400
Texas has an area of low pressure. How can that be used to help us determine the weather.
It will most likely rain and cool temps.
400
What instruments can be used to measure wind speed and direction?
Anemometer and wind vane
500
A fourth grade teacher presents the following images of types of clouds.
Which question can the students ask to determine the cloud types shown?
What is the altitude the cloud is found at?
500
A friend is coming to visit you in Georgia for 2 weeks during Summer Break. He checked the weather forecast and saw that it was going to rain for 2 days. You tell him to be sure to pack his swimming gear because it gets extremely hot that time of the year. He says, due to the weather, an umbrella is more important. What should you tell your friend?
You should also bring your swimming gear because even though the weather shows rain, the climate in Georgia is hot every year.
500
Based upon the map, what can you conclude about the weather and how people should dress in the Northwest near Seattle?
People should wear long sleeves and pants. The forecast is for clear and mild weather.
500
Students in a fourth grade class want to observe what happens before any type of weather change. Which instrument should the students use and why?
Barometer to show the pressure change that usually indicates a change in weather.