Vocabulary
What is weather?
The day to day condition of a specific place
What is a tornado?
A funnel shaped storm of spinning winds
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
Where does a hurricane form?
Over the ocean in temperate areas
Which device tells us how much rain has fallen?
A rain gauge
What type of electricity is Lightning?
Static Electricity
people who study weather and predict future weather based on past weather.
How many categories are there for a hurricane, list them in order from smallest to largest
1-5, 1 is the smallest, 5 is the biggest
An anemometer
Why could is technically be 80 degrees one day in the south pole?
Because weather changes day to day
What does the term forecast mean?
To predict upcoming weather
What is the eye of a storm?
A calm area with no wind, rain or clouds
What does a wind vane tell us about the weather?
Which way the wind is blowing
How many major climates are there worldwide?
5
Rain, sleet, snow and hail
What makes a blizzard different than a snow storm?
Low Visibility - Can’t see a ¼ mile away.
Blizzards need lots of wind
Needs to be at least 3 hours or longer
Name the device which measures the amount of moisture or humidity in the air.
A hygrometer
A touch down