Layers of the Atmosphere
Weather Instruments
Clouds
Reading Weather Maps
Predicting the Weather
Weather or Climate
Climate
Water Cycle
Severe Weather Category
100
The layer of the atmosphere where all weather occurs.
Troposphere
100
I would use this weather instrument to tell how much precipitation fell at my house during hurricane Matthew.
rain gauge
100
Name the type of cloud pictured. 
Cirrus
100
What is the weather like in Santa Fe?
Sunny
100
Look at Friday's weather map. Which of the following is a possible forecast for New York on Saturday? 
A. Sunny skies
B. Warmer temperature
C. snow
B. Warmer temperatures
*remember that the beginning of a warm from brings warmer temperatures, but also some rain.
100
Weather or Climate?
Summer is usually rainy in Miami, Florida.
Climate
100
What is the average high temperature in Miami during August?
a. 60
b. 70
c. 90
c. 90
100
Where does the energy from the water cycle come from?
the sun
100
What do we call a severe storm with lightening, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds?
a thunderstorm
200
Lets cruise in this layer.
Stratosphere
200
I would use this weather instrument to learn with direction the wind is blowing.
wind vane
200
Name the type of cloud pictured.
cumulus
200
Which city has the highest temperature on the map?
Miami
200
Which of the following is a possible forecast for Saturday in Chicago?
a. Rain
B. warmer temperatures
c. sunny skies
c. sunny skies
200
Weather or Climate?
It is sunny outside today, but cooler than it was yesterday.
weather
200
True or False
Weather refers to the minute by minute conditions and changes in the atmosphere.
True
200
What happens during evaporation?
liquid water is turned into water vapor and rises into the atmosphere
200
Michael and Florence are recent examples of...
They were huge storms that formed over the ocean with very strong, destructive winds.
hurricanes
300
This is the coldest layer of the atmosphere. Meteors burn up here. 
Mesosphere
300
I would use this weather instrument to tell me the temperature outside.
thermometer
300
Name the type of cloud pictured.
stratus
300
Which city is very close to a warm front?
Chicago
300
What is a possible forecast for Saturday in Dallas?
A. Thunderstorms
b. warmer temperatures
c. clear skies
a. thunderstorms
**The beginning of a cold front brings violent weather
300
Weather or Climate?
climate
300
Using the map, describe the climate in Texas in terms of temperature in August. 
Very hot with the average temperature being in the 90s.
300
What part of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and forming water droplets and eventually clouds?
condensation
300
True or False:
If you cannot get inside during a tornado, find a tree to stand under.
FALSE!!!!! Find a low lying place like a ditch!
400
The hottest layer of the atmosphere.
Thermosphere
400
I would use this weather instrument to tell how fast the wind is blowing.
anemometer
400
Name the type of cloud pictured.
cumulonimbus
400
Which city has cloudy skies and rain?
Boise. (Low pressure brings sad, gloomy weather)
400
What is a possible forecast for Los Angeles on Saturday?
a. cooler temperatures
b. rain
c. thunderstorms
a. cooler temperatures
**see the cold front coming!
400
Weather or Climate?
The Gobi Desert gets in average of 7.6 inches of rainfall a year.
Climate
400
During which month does Salt Lake City receive the LEAST amount of rainfall? 
July
400
What part of the water cycle involves water falling from the sky to the earth?
precipitation
400
True or False:
You should not stay in your car during a tornado.
True! A tornado has the power to pick up a car!
500
This layer of the atmosphere is where satellites usually orbit. It is sometimes considered to be part of outer space. 
Exosphere
500
What is this a picture of?
anemometer
500
The sun is not out at all today. It is super drizzly and gloomy. What kind of clouds are in the sky?
stratus
500
Which city is experiencing partly cloudy skies?
Atlanta
500
What is a possible forecast for Seattle on Saturday?
a. sunny skies
b. rain
c. warmer temperatures
b. rain
500
Weather or Climate?
This week's high temperature is 70*.
weather
500
During which month does Salt Lake City usually have average low temperatures of 69*? 
July
500
What causes water vapor to cool and form clouds?
The higher up you go in the troposphere, the colder it gets!
500
True or False:
It is very important to stay indoors and away water during a thunderstorm.
true! water is a strong conductor of electricity