Review Flashcards
What is weather?
Weather is what the air outside is like at any one time and place.
Examples include clear and warm, cold and rainy, or dry and windy.
Give an example of ‘weather’.
‘The weather is humid and wet.’
This illustrates a specific weather condition.
What is the atmosphere?
The atmosphere is the layer of air that surrounds Earth.
It is crucial for weather and climate.
List three facts about the atmosphere.
- The atmosphere is about 70 miles thick
- Most weather happens in the part of the atmosphere closest to Earth’s surface
- It contains various gases essential for life
How do clouds form?
Clouds form from the air being cool high up and water vapor condensing into liquid.
This process is essential for precipitation.
Give four examples of ways to detect the presence of wind.
- Leaves rustling
- Branches swaying
- A flag flapping
- Feeling it on your face
Name three tools that can help detect or measure wind.
- Anemometer
- Wind vanes
- Wind socks
What do meteorologists study?
Weather conditions
Meteorologists collect weather data and look for patterns to make predictions.
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather changes daily; climate is long-term weather patterns in a place
Climate refers to average weather conditions over a significant period.
Summer and Fall are examples of _______.
Seasonal weather patterns
Describe the weather on Day 1.
Snowy (cold)
Describe the weather on Day 2.
Sunny (cold)
What is tomorrow’s weather prediction based on Day 1 and Day 2?
Sunny (cold)
Describe the climate of New Hampshire.
Cold winters, warm summers
List three hazards associated with hurricanes.
- High winds
- Severe flooding
- Property damage
