Weather and Climate 1
Weather and Climate 2
Weather Instruments
Pictures
100
True or False- Weather changes constantly.
True
100
The reading on a barometer rises when the air pressure does what?
increases or goes up
100
What instrument measures air pressure?
barometer
100
What is the weather most likely to be on Thursday?
rainy
200
Explain the main difference between weather and climate
Weather is the atmospheric condition over a short period of time and climate is over a long period of time (average weather pattern of 30years)
200
What type of clouds bring thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus
200
What instrument measures temperature?
Thermometer
200
This type of cloud will bring what kind of weather?
thunderstorm; rain; lightning
300
What is the type of clouds that are close to the ground that make it difficult to see, especially when driving?
Fog
300
How are clouds made?
when water droplets that come together and condense from cooled water vapor
300
What instrument measures the wind direction?
Wind vane
300
Which city is most likely to be clear and dry?
New Orleans
400
The morning temperature in a city is 41°F. If a sunny, mild day is forecast, which temperature is most likely for 2:00 p.m.?
A. 32°F
B. 41°F
C. 67°F
D. 98°F
C. 67°F
400
True or False- Climate takes many years to change.
True.
400
What instrument measures the wind speed?
Anemometer or wind sock
400
The clouds shown under the bridge is known as what?
Fog
500
A student compares the rainfall in the two cities. What should the student conclude from the data?
A. Atlanta is drier than Seattle in June.Atlanta is drier than Seattle in June.
B. Seattle is wetter than Atlanta in March.Seattle is wetter than Atlanta in March.
C. Seattle is drier in February than in June.Seattle is drier in February than in June.
D. Atlanta is wetter in February than in May.
B. Seattle is wetter than Atlanta in March.Seattle is wetter than Atlanta in March.
500
What are different factors that can affect the climate of an area?
landforms, elevation, distance from the ocean, and distance from the equator
500
What instrument measures precipitation?
Rain gauge
500
These type of clouds will bring what kind of weather?
clear, fair weather