Section 3 - Weather

Question 1

What is weather?

Answer 1

The RIGHT NOW state of the atmosphere - temperature?humidity, rain? wind? hail? snow? air pressure?

Question 2

How do we describe TYPES of weather conditions?

Answer 2

Temperature, Humidity, Precipitation, Air Pressure, Wind, and Visibility.

Question 3

How can humans protect themselves from hazardous weather?

Answer 3

1. Plan ahead - have flashlights, emergency food, blankets, batteries, etc.
2. Listen for Storm Updates
3. Follow Safety plans that you’ve learned.

Question 4

What are the different types of clouds?

Answer 4

Cirrus, Cumulus, Stratus

Question 5

Cirrus Clouds

Answer 5

Feathery and wispy like a curl of hair.

Question 6

Cumulus Clouds

Answer 6

Piles of cotton that grow taller.

Question 7

Stratus Clouds

Answer 7

Spread out flat and low.

Question 8

What is precipitation?

Answer 8

Any form of water that falls to Earth’s surface from the clouds. Rain, Snow, Hail, and Sleet.

Question 9

How is rain measured?

Answer 9

With a rain gauge.

Question 10

How is snow measured?

Answer 10

With a meter stick

Question 11

What is air pressure?

Answer 11

The force of air molecules pushing on an area.

Question 12

How is air pressure measured?

Answer 12

With a barometer.