Weather Tools
thermometer
What is an effect of all extreme weathers?
Energy from the sun is called....
solar energy
A meteorologist
What is weather?
short term conditions of the atmosphere
an instrument that collects and measures the amount of rainfall
rain gauge
What are 2 things that could happen to people after a huge natural disaster?
displacement, disease, debris, trauma
Energy from the water is called...
Hydro energy
Name a meteorologist
Justin Cruz, Guy Hagi,
What is precipitation?
rain, snow, sleet
a device that swings in the wind to show which direction the wind is blowing
weather vane/ wind vane
What is the difference between a tornado and a cyclone?
tornado happens on land, cyclone begins in water
Energy from the earth is called
geothermal energy
A prediction about what the weather is going to be like
What type of climate does Hawaii have?
What does an anemometer do? (2 things)
What are 2 effects of a blizzard?
Frost bite, hypothermia, freezing, snow
Name three fossil fuels
gas, coal, oil
What do meteorologists use to determine the rate of precipitation and wind speed?
Doppler radar
What is climate?
average daily weather over an extended period of time
What does a barometer measure?
Pressure of the atmosphere
What is the difference between a hurricane, cyclone, and typhoon?
It is the same thing but called different names depending on where it originates.
What are the three steps of how wind turbines work?
1. blades catch the wind and spin
2. a generator converts the energy of the blades into electricity
3. a cable carries electricity through a transmission line to houses and buildings
Spell "a person who studies weather
What is displacement?
When people lose their homes due to a natural disaster