Definitions
Celsius
The measurement of water at different temperatures.
Type of precipitation that describes a slushy type of snow.
Sleet
The sun
Which cloud describes the weather for a bright, blue sky?
Cumulus
This material stops wind from getting to your body?
Wind resistant
Wind Vane
A device that measures the direction of wind.
A type of precipitation where big clumps of ice fall.
Hail
What part of the Earth absorbs the most heat?
Equator
Fog is a type of this cloud.
Stratus
What fabric should you wear when swimming??
Breathable fabrics
Climate
The long term weather patterns of a region.
How does precipitation form in the clouds?
Through condensation.
What causes weather?
The sun's energy heats up the surface of the Earth. Depending on how much heat is absorbed is what causes weather.
Why do seasons change?
Because of the tilt of the Earth.
What type of material should I wear during a rain storm?
Water resistant materials
Meteorologist
A person that studies weather, climate and the atmosphere.
How does rain form?
When water evaporates into the clouds the water droplets condense into each other, get heavy and fall
Where is the Earth the coolest in temperature?
The North and South poles
What season will happen where the Earth's axis is tilted toward the sun?
Summer
Boots, winter jackets, mittens are all examples of what fabric?
Insulating fabric
Anemometer
A device that measures wind speed and wind direction.
How does snow form?
During condensation, tiny ice crystals in the clouds stick together. As they fall, the cold temperatures freeze them together creating snow.
Where is air warmer during the day: above land or above water?
Above land.
Why do temperatures change?
Because of the amount of sunlight absorbed by the surface of the sun.
BONUS: Alberta has very bad cold winds called ...?
Chinooks