Weather Tools
Which weather tool measures the temperature outside?
Thermometer
What are the four seasons?
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
2. air/oxygen
3. food
4. sun
True
What two weather tools measure the direction of the wind?
Wind Vane and Wind Sock
What are two things that happen in the summer?
- swim, outside activities, sunscreen, beach/pool
- sun is most direct
- shorts, bath suit, t-shirt
The sun gives Earth what two things?
1. heat
2. light
If you look outside and see many clouds, it is sunny. True or False?
False. It would be cloudy.
A rain gauge measures the amount of rainfall.
What are two things that happen in the winter?
- snow, ice, hail
- heavy clothing
- animals are in hibernation and plants are dormant
- sun is the most indirect
How long does it take for the Earth to orbit the sun?
365 days or one year.
A wind vane is used to measure the temperature outside. True or False?
False. A thermometer is used to measure the temperature outside.
What weather tool measures the wind speed?
Anemometer measures the wind speed.
What two things happen in the spring?
- plants are being planted and blooming
- rain
- light clothing, jackets
- animals are awaking from hibernation
The sun is made up of what?
The sun is made up of gases and hydrogen.
The sun is the largest star and the earth travels around it. True or False?
True.
Define the role of a meteorologist.
1. uses weather tools
2. predicts the weather forecast
3. reports the weather and gives safety tips
What are two things that happen during fall?
- leaves change colors and fall from trees
- animals are getting ready to hibernate
- starting too cool down, wear sweatshirts and long pants
What is the about the temperature of the sun?
10,000
The third planet from the sun is Mars. True or False?
False. The third planet from the sun is Earth.