Weather Tools
A tool for measuring wind speed
Anemometer
average weather conditions for a region year after year
Climate
rain, snow, or hail that falls from clouds in the sky
Precipitation
What clouds are fluffy, cotton-like clouds called?
Cumulus
to explain the meaning of
A tool for measuring atmospheric pressure
Barometer
What helps us figure out the climate of an area?
information about the weather for many years
How hot or cold something is
Temperature
What is humidity?
The amount of water in the air.
a drawing or picture that shows important features in an area
Map
Tool that measure the amount of rain at the location.
Rain Gauge
What is fog?
A cloud that is near the ground.
different phases of weather such as cold, hot, storms, rain, and snow
Weather Patterns
Why is humidity an important piece of information for determining the weather?
cloud formation depends on the amount of water in the air
to find out the temperature dimensions or capacity of
Measure
Tools used for recording various aspects of the weather
Weather Instruments
What is a meteorologist?
Someone trained to predict the weather.
What is the driest state in the United States?
Nevada
Watching the way clouds move in the sky would most likely provide helpful information about which of the following characteristics of weather?
Wind speed and direction
affecting a particular region
Regional
A tool that shows wind direction
Wind Vane
What is the average lifespan of a tornado?
10 minutes
We can predict the weather in an area. To do this, we need to know what the weather is like in the area right now.
What else do we need to know to make this prediction?
Previous weather patterns
Which clouds cause the most thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus
to tell in advance, especially on the basis of special knowledge
Predict