Definitions
a person who studies the weather
meteorologist
measures temperature
thermometer
What gives us clues about the weather?
clouds
What are the 4 forms of precipitation?
rain, hail, snow, sleet
What are the 3 parts of the water cycle?
evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
a prediction of future weather
weather forecast
measures rainfall
rain gauge
forms close to the ground
fog
most common severe storm that occurs in warm weather and brings lightning, heavy rain, strong winds, and sometimes even hail
thunderstorm
Why should Christians study weather?
to obey God in managing the earth and serving other people
layer of gases that surrounds the earth
atmosphere
weather vane
wide, thin layer of low clouds that can bring light rain
stratus
funnel-shaped cloud of swirling winds that reaches the ground
tornado
How can measuring weather help us?
to plan and be safe
moving air caused my changes in temperature
measures wind speed
anemometer
fluffy, cottonlike clouds that mean the weather is fair (can also grow into large, dark thunderclouds)
cumulus
hurricane
What two things should be a part of a family's plan for severe weather?
an emergency kit and knowing where to go
the condition of the air at a certain time and place
weather
the measure of how hot or cold the air is
temperature
high, thin, wispy clouds that mean a change in weather is coming
cirrus
snowstorms with strong winds
blizzard
You see tall, dark cumulus clouds and feel a strong wind. Describe your observations about the upcoming weather. Name and explain a weather tool a meteorologist would use.
The cumulus clouds are forming into thunderclouds and bringing stormy weather.
Thermometer --> temperature
Weather vane --> wind direction
Anemometer --> wind speed
Rain gauge --> rainfall