Weather And Climate Flashcards
What are the four types of precipitation?
Hail, snow, rain, sleet
What are some tools that meteorologists use?
•Rain gauge
• barometer
•thermometer
•animometer
•weathervane
What does a rain gauge do?
Measures amount of rain
What does a barometer do?
Measures air (atmospheric) pressure
What does a thermometer do?
Measures temperature
What does an anemometer do?
Measures windspeed
What does a weathervane do?
Wind direction
What are the types of clouds?
Cirrus
Cumulus
Stratus
Nimbus
Cirrus clouds are….
High and feathery
Cumulus clouds are…
Puffy
Stratus clouds are….
Blanket like
Nimbus clouds are…
Gray rain clouds 🌧
What is condensation and where is it most likely to form?
Vapor becoming a liquid…on a cold surface
What is a tornado?
Spiraling winds during a large storm
What do lightning rods do?
prevent fires started by lightning
What’s the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is a specific forecast, while climate is an average of the weather over a large area and a large amount of time.
You can stay safe from lightning by doing what?
Staying inside a strong building
The climate closer to the north and south poles are….
Colder
The climate near the equator is…
Warmer
What are stratus clouds that form near the ground called?
Fog
Where does most of the water in the air come from?
The ocean
What is evaporation?
Liquid water becoming water vapor
What is condensation?
Water vapor becoming liquid droplets
What is precipitation?
Water falling from a cloud
What are the steps of the water cycle?
evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection.
What is runoff or collection in the water cycle?
precipitation returning to the ocean river or stream.
