Air
Air takes up ___?
Spcae
What is weather?
The temperature of the air, or what is it like outside.
What is wind?
moving air
How can weather change?
in a day, month, or season
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Air is a type of ___?
gas
What is a meteorologist?
a scientist who studies weather and weather patterns
What can kites tell us about the wind?
how strong the wind is
How does the weather change with each season?
Winter -- cold and snowy
Spring -- warmer and rainy
Summer -- hot and stormy/dry and humid
Fall -- colder and windy
What type of weather tool makes predictions and shows up weather patterns on a map?
Radar
How does a parachute interact with air?
The air pushed the parachute up to slow it down and gently move something to the ground.
Why is it important to pay attention to the weather?
To plan and prepare
What does a wind vain do?
Tells us which direction the wind is coming from.
What are changes that cold weather brings?
leaves fall off trees, it gets windy, snowy, and less sunlight
What time of the day can we see the moon?
How do you know air is there without being able to see it?
You can feel it and the wind can make things move.
What are clouds made of?
little drops of water
What does an anemometer do?
Tells us wind speed.
What are changes that warm weather brings?
Rain for the plants to grow, more green plants, more sunlight
What are some things that compressed air is used for?
balloons, basketballs, car tires, rockets....
What is compressed air?
Air that has been pushed into a smaller space.
Why do clouds turn gray?
There is a lot of water in them.
Why is the wind important?
It is moving air so it can tell us what the weather is and what the weather will be like.
How does daylight change over the year?
More light in the summer and less in the winter
Name the 3 types of clouds
cirrus, stratus, cumulus