Definitions 1
A tool used for measuring temperature.
Thermometer
The air surrounding Earth.
Atmosphere
When water heats up and turns from a liquid into a gas.
Evaporation
Number one
55 degrees F
House on stilts
Protects the house from water damage that could be caused from flooding or a hurricane.
Water that falls to the ground in various forms such as rain, sleet, hail, snow, and freezing rain.
Precipitation
A space tool used for monitoring the weather and climate of the Earth.
Satellite
When the clouds get too heavy and water falls back down to the earth.
Precipitation
Number two
71 degrees F
Boarded up windows
Protects the glass from shattering. This can be due to a hurricane with high winds.
A scientist who studies weather patterns and climate.
Meteorologist
To predict future weather conditions using data.
Forecast
When water vapor cools down and turns back into a liquid.
Condensation
Number three
15 degrees F
Tornado shelter
Protects people from tornado winds. Underground is safer.
A tool used for collecting and measuring rainfall.
Rain Gauge
A tool used for collecting and measuring rainfall.
When water returns to rivers, oceans, lakes, and streams. It can also become snow on mountain tops or groundwater.
Collection
Number four
22 degrees F
Sand bags
Catches water from flooding or storms. This helps water not damage a home.
A tool used for measuring wind speed.
Anemometer
A tool used for measuring wind direction.
Weather Vane/ Wind Vane
What happens during condensation?
Clouds form
Number five
32 degrees F
Shingles
Protects a roof from being destroyed in hurricanes.