Elements of Weather
Meters
Water Cycle
Clouds
Severe Weather
100
This element of weather lets you know if you should where a sweater.
Temperature
100
This meter measures temperature.
Thermometer
100
This process in the water cycle includes rain and snow.
Precipitation
100
puffy white clouds
cumulus clouds
100
Storms are formed when large masses of warm air collide with large masses of cold air. The warm air masses move (above or below) cold air masses.
above
200
This element of weather may blow you away.
Wind
200
This meter measure air pressure.
Barometer
200
This process in the water cycle where water is warmed and turns into water vapor in the air.
Evaporation
200
thunderstorm clouds
cumulonimbus clouds
200
If you see this and hear thunder within 30 seconds, you could be in danger.
lightning
300
This element of weather could hit you in the head.
Precipitaion
300
This meter measures wind speed.
Anemometer
300
The process in the water cycle where clouds form.
Condensation
300
low, layered gray clouds
stratus clouds
300
A waterspout is one of these over water.
tornado
400
This element of weather can weigh you down.
Air Pressure
400
This person studies weather.
Meteorologist
400
This part of the water cycle where water accumulates in the oceans or on land as ground water.
Collection
400
high, wispy clouds
cirrus clouds
400
The most dangerous part of this severe weather occurrence is the associated storm surge.
hurricane
500
This element of weather measures the relative amount of moisture in the air.
Humidity
500
This meter measures relative humidity.
Hygrometer
500
The process in the water cycle where water in the leaves of plants turns into water vapor.
Transpiration
500
Clouds need condensation nuclei to form. Give an example of condensation nuclei in the air.
dust or smoke particles
500
The most important step in preparing for severe weather.
have a plan
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