Weather and Climate
Weather or climate?
New York City got 3 inches of rain this week.
Weather
All storms start as what kind of storm?
Thunderstorms
Jeremy just heard thunder. What cloud is above him right now?
a. cumulus
b. cirrus
c. stratus
d. cumulonimbus
d. cumulonimbus
Jenna wants to know if she needs a jacket today, so she checks the temperature. What tool does Jenna use?
A thermometer
There are cumulus clouds in the sky. What is the weather?
fair, sunny
Weather or climate?
The temperature typically reaches below 5 degrees Celsius in January in Maine.
climate
This type of storm forms from thunderstorms, has strong winds that blow in a funnel shape, forms over land, and can move very quickly.
tornado
This low, gray cloud brings light rain and sometimes fog
stratus
Charles loves to fly kites, but only when the wind is blowing fast enough. What weather tool should Charles use?
An anemometer
The air pressure is low today. What will the weather be?
Weather or climate?
It's supposed to be 0 degrees Celsius tonight! I hope it snows!
weather
This type of storm forms over warm water and can cause flooding and wind damage.
hurricanes
This wispy cloud is high in the sky and even looks different colors when the sun sets.
cirrus
Uh oh! Sally let go of her balloon and the wind carried it away. What tool would Sally use to figure out which direction the balloon went?
A wind vane
The barometer reads that the air pressure is high. Is it likely to rain?
no
Identify all the examples of weather:
a. It will be 75 degrees this afternoon.
b. There are cumulus clouds in the sky.
c. There are typically more thunderstorms in the summer.
d. Near the equator, it is very humid.
e. Tomorrow, the air pressure is supposed to be high.
a, b, e
A snowstorm with low visibility, wind, and cold temperatures.
blizzard
This fluffy white cloud looks like cotton balls in the sky and accompanies sunny weather
cumulus
Fiona wants to know how much it will rain this weekend. What tool should she use?
a rain gauge
Cumulonimbus clouds would be associated with ______ pressure.
low
Identify all the examples of climate:
a. The Earth's poles are typically below freezing.
b. The air pressure today is low, so it will likely rain.
c. There is a cumulonimbus cloud in the sky, so it is going to storm.
d. In the winter, I need to wear a jacket and boots because it usually snows where I live.
e. The average temperature in September in Virginia is 70 degrees F.
a, d, e
This weather phenomenon occurs when an area gets less than normal precipitation and can lead to water shortages.
drought
Which two cloud types are associated with fair weather?
cumulus and cirrus
Matt wants to know if it is going to rain, so he checks the air pressure. What tool does he use?
a barometer
Cirrus clouds would be associated with _______ pressure.
high