Unit 5 - Lesson 2

Question 1

Weather

Answer 1

The condition of the atmosphere at a given place and time.

Many factors including air temperature, humidity, and air pressure help us describe the weather

Question 2

Humidity

Answer 2

The amount of water vapor in the air

Question 3

Air Pressure

Answer 3

The weight of the atmosphere pressing down on Earth’s surface

Question 4

Barometer

Answer 4

An instrument used to measure changes in air pressure

Question 5

Wind

Answer 5

The movement of air

Air moves from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure

Question 6

Anemometer

Wind Vane

Rain Gauge

Answer 6

Measures wind speed

Measures wind direction

Measures the amount of precipitation

Question 7

Clouds

Answer 7

Form as water vapor cools and condenses

3 main types of clouds:
Cumulus
Cirrus
Stratus

Question 8

Cumulus clouds

Answer 8

White and puffy. Common on clear, sunny days

May develop into massive thunderstorm clouds

Question 9

Cirrus Clouds

Answer 9

Look like white streaks and are high and thin. Made up of ice crystals

Question 10

Stratus Clouds

Answer 10

Low and gray

Question 11

Types of Precipitation:

Answer 11

Rain 🌧 
Snow ❄️ 
Freezing Rain 
Sleet 
Hail