Weather, Weather
What's the weather?
Are you a meterologist?
Weather Guru
Holy weather batman!
100
Thermometer
I measure the temperature outside in Farenheit or Celsius.
100
weather
The current conditions of a city, place, or state.
100
Cirrus Cloud
This type of cloud is seen high in the sky. It is often described as wispy or hair like. It may also contain ice crystals.
100
FREE SPACE!
Congratulations!!! FREE SPACE!!!
100
Land near the ocean has a milder climate because the water heats up during the summer. Over the winter months, the ocean slowly cools down releasing the heat.
How does proximity to water affect the climate of an area?
200
Rain Gauge
I measure the amount of rainfall in centimeters or inches.
200
climate
The overall conditions of a zone over time.
200
Cumulus clouds
This type of cloud look like cotton balls. Fair weather is often associated with this type of cloud.
200
Windy, heavy snowfall
Describe the weather conditions: Anemometer: 65 mph Rain Gauge: 18 inches Temperature: 8 degrees farenheit
200
The higher in the air you go, the cooler and drier the atmosphere.
How does elevation affect climate?
300
Wind Vane/Weather Vane
I measure the direction the wind is blowing.
300
Barometer
I measure the type of pressure in the air.
300
Cumulonimbus Clouds
This type of cloud looks like a dark tower. Rainy weather and thunderstorms are associated with this type of cloud.
300
sunny, no precipitation
Describe the weather conditions. Thermometer: 75 degrees farenheit Rain Gauge: 0 cm Hygrometer: 0
300
CONGRATULATIONS! FREE SPACE!
CONGRATULATIONS!! FREE SPACE!!!
400
Anemometer
I measure wind speed.
400
High Pressure
This type of pressure occurs with fair weather clouds. Great weather also occurs.
400
Stratus clouds
This type of cloud does not sit very high in the sky. It looks like a blanket could be sitting in the sky. Cooler weather, rainy weather is often associated with this type of cloud.
400
Tropical Zone
This climate zone is located along the equator. It is always hot and humid. This climate zone experiences a wet season and dry season. Year round there is alot of moisture in the air.
400
The farther away from the equator the cooler the temperatures will be.
How does latitude affect climate?
500
Hygrometer
I measure the amount of water vapor or moisture in the air.
500
Low Pressure
This type of weather is yucky or rainy. It occurs with this type of pressure.
500
Temperature Zone
These climate zones are located between the tropical zones and the poles. These zones have all four seasons and are known for the weather to depend on the season.
500
Polar Zone
This climate zone is cold and very dry.
500
umbrella, rain boots, light jacket
Describe what you need to wear after reading the following weather tools findings: Rain gauge: 4 inches Anemometer: 5 mph Barometer: low pressure Temperature: 55 degrees farenheit