Weather & Climate
Give me an example of climate
Ms.King will tell you if you get the point
How long have we been using wind vanes?
1000+ years
What tool measures the direction of wind?
Wind Vane
What would be the coolest place in your house and why?
Downstairs because cool air falls
What are two ways weather can affect us?
Clothing and activity
True or false: Wind vanes and anemometers can be used together
TRUE
What tool measures the speed of the wind?
Anemometer
Does cool air rise or fall?
Fall
What is weather?
Conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time
True or false? A high pressure system is wet and moist
If false, tell me the correct answer
FALSE - dry and cool
Who studies climate?
Climatologists
Does hot air rise or fall?
What is climate?
Average weather over a particular area over a particular time
What are 3 factors that can affect the temperature?
1. Latitude
2. Altitude
3. Closeness to a large body of water
4. Ocean Currents
5. Seasons
6. Time of day
Who studies weather?
Meteorologists
True or False: A low pressure system is dry and cool
If false: tell me the correct answer
FALSE - wet and moist
What affects local weather?
Air pressure and weather fronts
What causes wind?
Air travelling from high pressure to low pressure
What tool measures amount of rain?
Rain gauge
What is air pressure?
The weight of the air pressing down on Earth