weather
What is weather
the condition of the air outside at a certain time?
What is climate?
the usual weather in a place over a long time.
What tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
Name one type of precipitation.
Rain, snow, sleet, hail, etc.
Why do people check the weather?
To plan your day.
Weather can change quickly or slowly?
quickly
Does climate change daily or over many years?
many years.
What tool measures rainfall?
Rain gauge
What weather has dark clouds and rain?
A storm.
What would you wear in cold weather
Hat, gloves, jacket, boots
Name one thing included in weather
temperature / wind / precipitation
“It is usually hot in the desert” is weather or climate?
climate.
What tool measures air pressure?
Barometer
What type of weather is very hot and dry?
A heatwave.
How can weather affect outdoor activities?
It can cancel or change plans?
Is “It is raining today” weather or climate?
weather
Name a place with a cold climate.
Arctic, Antarctic, etc.
What tool measures wind speed?
Anemometer
What type of weather has strong winds and heavy rain?
A storm.
Why do farmers need to know the weather?
To grow crops and plan planting.
What is precipitation
water that falls from clouds
What is one difference between weather and climate?
weather is short-term and climate is long-term?
Why do scientists use tools to study weather?
to measure and understand weather accurately.
What type of weather happens when 5e temperature if freezing and precipitation falls?
Snow storm.
Give one way weather can be dangerous.
storms / floods / extreme heat / snowstorms.