Weather
What is weather?
The condition of the atmosphere at a certain place and time (what it's like outside today).
What is climate?
The usual weather in a place over many years.
What is the first stage of the water cycle?
Evaporation
Which tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
Is this weather or climate?
"It is snowing today."
Weather
Name three types of weather.
☀️ Sunny
🌧️ Rainy
☁️ Cloudy
🌨️ Snowy
🌬️ Windy
⛈️ Stormy
🌫️ Foggy
Which place usually has a hot and dry climate?
Desert
What happens during evaporation?
The sun heats water, and it turns into water vapor.
Which tool measures rainfall?
Rain gauge
Is this weather or climate?
"Egypt is usually hot and dry."
Climate
True or False:
Weather can change from day to day.
True
Which place usually has a very cold climate?
Arctic
What happens during condensation?
Water vapor cools and forms clouds.
Which tool shows wind direction?
Wind vane
Tomorrow's forecast is:
☀️ 28°C
🌧️ 0% chance of rain
Would you most likely bring an umbrella?
No
What type of weather would you expect if dark clouds fill the sky?
Rainy or stormy weather.
Is this describing weather or climate?
"Canada usually has cold winters."
Climate
What is precipitation?
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail falling from clouds.
Which tool measures wind speed?
Anemometer
If there were no sunlight, which part of the water cycle would not happen properly?
Evaporation
Why might you wear a raincoat instead of sunglasses?
Because the weather forecast says it will rain.
How is the climate in a desert different from the climate in a rainforest?
Deserts are usually hot and dry, while rainforests are usually warm and rainy
Put the stages in order.
Collection
Condensation
Evaporation
Precipitation
Evaporation → Condensation → Precipitation → Collection
A meteorologist uses many weather tools.
What does a meteorologist do?
Studies the weather and makes weather forecasts
A weather forecast says:
What should you wear or bring if you are going outside? Name at least TWO things and explain why.
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