Weather vs. Climate
Weather Tools
Air Pressure
Clouds & Storms
Reading Data
Ecosystems & Weather
Weather Prediction
100
These scientists collect data and predict daily atmospheric conditions.
Meteorologist
100
This tool measures air temperature.
Thermometer
100
Falling air pressure usually indicates this type of pressure system.
Low pressure
100
This cloud type is most likely to produce thunderstorms.
Cumulonimbus
100
If temperatures are 19°C, 20°C, and 21°C for three weeks, this is the best prediction for Week 4.
20°C
100
During a drought, animals may leave an area to find these two resources.
Water and food
200
This term describes the day to day conditions outside
Weather
200
This weather instrument measures wind speed
Anemometer
200
Low pressure is often associated with these weather conditions.
Cloudy and rainy conditions, lousy weather
200
These clouds are thin, wispy, and found high in the sky.
Cirrus clouds
200
Looking at patterns in data to make a future estimate is called this.
Hint: it starts with a "P"
Prediction
200
A hurricane can cause animals to lose this in a forest ecosystem.
Habitat
300
This term describes weather patterns over many years
Climate
300
This tool measures air pressure
Barometer
300
Rising air pressure is usually associated with these sky conditions.
Clear skies
300
These puffy white clouds are often seen on fair-weather days.
Cumulus
300
A temperature graph shows one day far different from all the others. This could suggest this.
Measurement error
300
Heavy rain from hurricanes can cause this problem on land.
Flooding
400
A graph showing average monthly temperatures and rainfall over many years is an example of this.
Hint: Weather is what happens today. This answer shows what usually happens over many years.
Climate data
400
This instrument collects and measures precipitation
Rain gauge
400
Rising air pressure often brings these wind conditions.
Light winds, wind
400
Strong winds knocking down trees is a common effect of this storm.
Hurricane
400
When scientists use previous years' rainfall data to estimate next year's rainfall, they are doing this.
Making a prediction
400
Strong hurricane winds can do this to trees.
Knock them over
500
This type of data would help predict the average temperature for next August.
Climate data
500
Meteorologists use this tool to help predict if air pressure is rising or falling.
Barometer
500
A meteorologist notices pressure dropping quickly. This weather is likely approaching.
Stormy weather
500
Heavy rain causing flooding is often associated with this type of severe storm.
Hurricane
500
Data collected over a long period is most useful for studying this
Climate
500
A drought can negatively affect an ecosystem because it reduces the availability of this essential natural resource.
Water
600
Meteorologists observe falling air pressure, increasing cloud cover, and strengthening winds. Based on these observations, what type of weather should they predict is approaching?
What is a storm (or rainy/stormy weather)?