Weather
Define weather
The short term state of our atmosphere. Our local weather changes daily due to the movement of air in our atmosphere.
Define climate
Climate is the average weather conditions in a certain place over many years.
What tool measures precipitation?
A rain guage
If clouds are forming, what part of the water cycle is taking place?
Condensation.
True/False-- the water cycle has no beginning or end.
True!
Climate is what you expect, weather is what you ____.
Get
What 3 factors affect an areas climate?
Mountains (altitude), bodies of water, and latitude.
What tool measures the temperature of the air outside?
Thermometer.
What must occur before clouds can form?
A) water vapor must get warmer
B) water vapor must lose heat energy
C) precipitation must begin to fall
D) transpiration must add water vapor to the atmosphere
A- water vapor must get warmer.
What is the process that occurs when water changes from a liquid to a gas?
Evaporation.
A meteorologist is...
A) A scientist who studies weather.
B) A scientist who studies the Earth.
C) A scientist who studies computers.
D) A scientist who studies animals.
A) A scientist who studies weather.
What are the climate zones found on Earth?
What tool measures wind speed?
Anemometer.
Clouds can have different...
A) Sizes
B) Shape
C) Colors
D) All of the above
D-all of the above.
When a plant releases water through its leaves, it is called…
Transpiration.
What 4 things do meteorologists look at to determine the weather?
Wind, air pressure, temperature, and humidity.
What climate zone do we live in?
Temperate.
What tool measures wind direction?
Wind vane.
_____ is the name of stratus clouds formed close to the ground.
Fog.
What are the 4 forms precipitation can take?
What causes weather?
Because the Earth is round and not flat, the Sun's rays don't fall evenly on the land and oceans. The Sun shines more directly near the equator bringing these areas more warmth. However, the polar regions are at such an angle to the Sun that they get little or no sunlight during the winter, causing colder temperatures. These differences in temperature create a restless movement of air and water in great swirling currents to distribute heat energy from the Sun across the planet.
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Climate refers to the weather conditions for a region over a period of time, whereas weather refers to the short-term state of the atmosphere in a specific place.
What tool measures air pressure?
Barometer.
What type of cloud brings storms?
Cumulonimbus.
What is the process that occurs when water vapor is cooled and changes from a gas to a liquid?
Condensation.