Clouds
Weather vs Climate
Weather Maps & Air Fronts
Weather Instruments
100
What type of cloud can precipitate hailstone?
Cumulonimbus Clouds
100
What is weather?
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, etc.
100
The place where two air masses meet is called a _______.
Front
100
What two weather instruments would Mr. Grinch need to use to measure the direction and speed on the wind?
wine vane (direction) & anemometer (speed)
200
What type of cloud brings light precipitation, is gray, and flat?
Stratus Clouds
200
The _____________ is a blanket of air (gases) that surrounds the Earth.
atmosphere
200
What are the three different air fronts and what do their symbols look like?
Cold front
Warm Front
Stationary Front
200
What are the five different weather instruments we learned about that help us predict weather?
Anemometer, wind vane, barometer, rain gauge, and temperature
300
What does altitude mean? Which cloud has the highest altitude?
The distance above sea level. Cirrus clouds!
300
What is the climate like in Miami, Florida during the summer time?
a warm sunny climate
300
If cold dry air is moving into warm, moist air what kind of front would be approaching and what weather might occur?
A cold front that brings thunderstorms followed by clear skies.
300
Frosty the Snowman is explaining how the temperature outside will be 90°F this week. What weather instrument can Frosty use to confirm the temperature and why?
Thermometer to measure the air temperature outside.
400
Fill in the blanks.
Clouds form when water ____________ in the sky. The condensation lets us see the _______________.
Clouds form when water CONDENSES in the sky. The condensation lets us see the WATER VAPOR.
400
What is the MAIN difference between weather and climate?
Weather is day by day and climate is measured over a longer period of time.
400
Based upon the map, what can you conclude about the weather and how people should dress in the Northwest near Seattle?
People should wear long sleeves and pants. The forecast is for clear, mild weather.
400
Frosty the snowman wanted to observe what happens before any type of weather change. Which instrument should the Frosty use and why?
Barometer, to show the pressure change that usually shows a change in weather.
500
The Grinch, Cindy Lou Who, and Max are playing guess that cloud game! But they have to act out what the cloud looks like and they can ask questions about the cloud being acted. What is a good question Cindy Lou could ask the Grinch when he is trying to act out a Cumulus cloud?
Is the cloud large and looks like a cotton ball?
500
Olaf is coming to visit Elsa in the Enchanted forest for 3 weeks during Summer Break. Olaf checked the weather forecast and saw that it was going to rain for 3 days. Elsa tells him to be sure to pack his swimming gear because it gets extremely hot that time of the year. He says, due to the weather, an umbrella is more important. What should Elsa tell Olaf? (Don't worry Olaf won't melt)
Elsa should tell Olaf that he should also bring his swimming gear because even though the weather shows rain, the climate of the Enchanted forest is hot every year!
500
The low pressure and stationary front in Arizona indicate what type of weather?
Cloudy and rainy
500
Frost the Snowman is predicting a blizzard is coming and that means a snow day! What two instruments would be best to see if Frosty is right?
barometer to tell if the air pressure is low and a thermometer to check if the temperature is near freezing.