Weather

Question 1

What is weather?

Answer 1

Weather is the day to day changes in the atmosphere of a particular place.

Question 2

What is the name of the person who studies weather?

Answer 2

Meteorologist

Question 3

Characteristics of a weather station:

Answer 3

1. It is located on a flat to level ground.
2. It must not be sited near to buildings or trees but rather in an open position.
3. It must be fenced.

Question 4

What are some weather elements?

Answer 4

Sunshine
Rainfall
Cloud cover
Temperature
Humidity
Atmospheric pressure
Wind (speed and direction)

Question 5

What are some weather instruments?

Answer 5

1.Campbell stroke’s sunshine recorder
2. Rain gauge
3. Ceilometer
4. Thermometer
5. Hygrometer
6. Barometer
7. Anemometer
8. Wind vane

Question 6

What are some units of measurement?

Answer 6

Secs|mins|hrs
Millimetres
Metres or ortas
Celsius, Fahrenheit
Humidity
Hectopascals
Miles per HR
Degrees