What three areas must a person be talented in to become a meteorologist?
math, science, and technology
100
What two necessary things does the sun provide?
light and heat
100
Which storm forms over a body of water?
Hurricane
100
What are the three main types of clouds?
stratus, cumulus, and cirrus
100
True or False
All snowflakes are identical.
False
200
What was the name of the meteorologist we met and what type of meteorologist is this person?
Mike Hoffman- broadcast
200
What is the visible layer of the sun called?
photoshpere
200
The wind can reach up to how many mph in a tornado?
100 mph
200
What are clouds made of?
tiny droplets of water or ice that hang in the atmosphere
200
If you caught outside during a blizzard what could happen to you?
Hypothermia or frostbite
300
Name 3 recreational activities that people do that depend on the weather.
camping, hiking, picnicking, sports, outdoor jobs, etc.
300
Name three things you can do to protect your skin.
Sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrella, hat, long clothing
300
A powerful burst of electricity is called what?
lightening
300
What is a cloud on the ground called?
fog
300
How does snow form?
Water vapor in the atmosphere freezes into ice crystals.
400
Name 3 weather instruments and what they are used for.
Anemometer-used for measuring wind and speed
Thermometer-measures temperature
Barometer-measures atmospheric pressure
Hygrometer-measures humidity
Beaufort Scale-Wind scale
Psychrometer-measures humidity
Fujita scale- measures strength of tornadoes
Cloud Classification- classifies clouds according to heights and shapes
400
The sun is about __________________ miles across the middle. ( diameter)
865,000 miles
400
Where is the safest place to be during a tornado?
underground or a room with no windows
400
What is it called when water heats from a liquid and turns into a gas?
Evaporation
400
What's light and fluffy snow called?
powder
500
When did meteorology begin and by whom?
Aristotle as far back as 340 B.C.
500
Why are sunspots darker than surrounding areas?
Sunspots are darker than surrounding areas because they are lower temperature.
500
A direct lightening strike could cause what?
a fatality
500
Rain, hail, sleet, and snow are all considered this?
precipitation
500
What's the difference between a blizzard and a severe snow snow?
The wind has to exceed 35mph and the visibility of less than a 1/4 mile for more than 3 hours.