Vocabulary
What is weather?
the state of the atmosphere at a given time
What is air pressure?
The weight of the atmosphere
What does a thermometer measure?
The temperature ( how hot or cold something or someone is)
What is today's weather?
Sunny and mild
What is a climate?
the pattern of weather over a long period of time
High air pressure means
cool, dry conditions
Which device tells us how much rain has fallen?
A rain gauge
Rain is made from ______ in the air.
Water vapor
people who study weather and predict future weather based on past weather.
Low air pressure means
warm, wet conditions
An anemometer
Why can't we see water vapor in the air?
Because water vapor is a gas
What does the term forecast mean?
To predict upcoming weather
Is air pressure a short or long term condition?
short term condition
What does a wind vane tell us about the weather?
Which way the wind is blowing
How many major climates are there worldwide?
5
Name five types of weather instruments from your notes
barometer, rain gauge, anemometer, etc. Answers will vary.
What is the name of the weather instrument which tracks the amount of air pressure in the atmosphere?
A barometer
Name the device which measures the amount of moisture or humidity in the air.
A hygrometer
Tropical climates are hotter because they receive more _____ than other areas.
sunlight