Humidity & Wind
What does humidity measure?
Water vapor in the air
What warms the earth?
Sun rays
What is a blizzard?
A blizzard is characterized by heavy snow and strong winds
What is weather?
Weather is what’s happening outside right now, including things like temperature and precipitation
What do cold fronts bring?
Cool air and often storms
How does higher humidity affect temperature?
Higher humidity makes it feel warmer
What role do greenhouse gases play?
They trap some heat in the atmosphere
What is a hurricane?
A powerful tropical storm
What is climate?
Climate is the average weather pattern over many years
What happens when warm fronts meet cold fronts?
They create different types of weather
What causes wind?
Wind is moving air from high to low pressure
What happens during global warming?
Too many greenhouse gases trap extra heat
What type of storm is a tornado?
A tornado is a spinning funnel
Give an example of weather and climate
Daily rain is weather but rainy season is climate
How are weather fronts represented on maps?
Weather symbols show fronts with blue and red lines
What is the Coriolis effect?
Makes wind curve because the Earth spins
How do many human activities affect greenhouse gases?
Activities like burning fossil fuels increase greenhouse gases.
Why do scientist predict natural weather hazards?
To keep people safe from dangerous events
How can weather and climate affect living things?
Weather affects daily activities while climate influences the types of plants and animals that can thrive in an area
What type of weather is associated with warm fronts?
Warm fronts, bring warmer temperatures and rain
Why is wind important for weather systems?
when helps move weather systems around the globe
Why is the greenhouse effect important for life on earth?
It keeps earth warm enough for life.
What can individuals do to prepare for natural weather hazards??
Stay informed, have an emergency kit and follow safety guidelines
why is it important to understand the difference between weather and climate?
Understanding the difference helps us prepare for daily conditions, and long-term changes, impacting the environment
Why are air fronts important for weather prediction?
They helped meteorologist forecast upcoming weather conditions