Weather Basics
What is weather?
day-to-day condition of the air outside
Which changes SLOWER—weather or climate?
CLIMATE
Which tool measures air pressure?
barometer
The journey of water around Earth is called _____________?
The Water Cycle
A very strong storm with thunder and lightning is called _______________?
thunderstorm
Give examples of precipitation
rain, snow, sleet
"Summers are always hot in Delhi." Is this weather or climate?
CLIMATE
This tool tells us the direction of the wind.
wind vane
Water vapor cooling and forming clouds is called _____________?
Condensation
A funnel-shaped storm with very strong winds is _____________?
TORNADO
What is evaporation?
When water turns into water vapour
Which climate has very cold winters and short, cool summers?
POLAR
Which tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
What do you call a scientist who studies the weather?
meterologists
A sudden shaking of the ground is known as ___________?
earthquake
A big water body in water cycle is called a _______________.
Collection
India has three main climate seasons. Name any two.
summer, winter, monsoon
This tool shows how fast the wind is blowing.
anemometer
Which is hotter: the equator or the North Pole?
equator
A long period with too much rain is called a…
flood
True or False: Weather can change many times in a single day.
true
Which has TROPICAL climate: Antarctica or Africa?
Antarctica
This instrument measures rainfall.
rain gauge
TRUE OR FALSE: Without the Sun, there would be no weather.
true
A storm with strong rotating winds that forms over water is a…
hurricane