Atmosphere´s Layers
Weather Stuff
Measuring Weather
Climate
Protecting Ourselves
100

This is the layer we live in. Weather happens here.

Troposphere

100

This is a scientist who measures atmospheric conditions.

Meteorologist

100

This instrument measures the temperature.

Thermometer.

100

Places that are closer to the equater are ________ than places further from the equator.


Warmer/Hotter

100

We should use this to protect our skin from the sun.

sunscreen/sun lotion

200

This layer is where satellites orbit. It has very little air.

Ionosphere

200

This is the noise made by lightening.

Thunder

200

This tells us the direction of the wind.

Weather vane.

200

Factors influencing climate include...

Temperature and Precipitation

200

We should take steps (use public transport, use less electricity, etc.) to prevent this and to protect our atmosphere.

Pollution

300

This layer is where the ozone layer is.

Stratosphere.

300

This is a scientific prediction about the weather.

weather forecast

300

A rain gauge measures __________. It can be in the form of rain, snow, or hail.


Precipitation.

300

Temperatures near the sea are ________ than inland climates.

milder

300

This happens when there is too much rain and it doesnt filter through the soil fast enough.

A flood.

400

This protects us from the (Harmful UV-B rays of) Sun

Ozone Layer

400

This is caused when sunlight passes through the water droplets in clouds and is refracted.

Rainbow

400

This measures air pressure

Barometer.

400

These climates have the most precipitation, which takes the form of snow in the winter.

Mountain climates

400

This is the absence of water for a long time.

Drought

500

Air is made up of __________, __________, and small amounts of other gases such as _________ _________.


Oxygen, Nitrogen, Carbon dioxide.

500

This electrical discharge occurs when frozen particles collide with one another.

Lightening

500

This measures the speed of the wind.

Anemometer.

500

These climates have hot summers and cold winters. Spain has this type of climate.

Continental Mediterranean Climates

500

We should drink lots of water to stop us from...

dehydrating.