Components of Weather

Components of Weather

And Weather Instruments ​

Open Ended

What are some signs that a storm is coming?

It is the condition of the atmosphere at a certain place and time.

The weather varies in different parts of the world.

Climate is the pattern of weather over a long period of time.

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​Weather

​Components of Weather

The elements that make up weather include precipitation, temperature, humidity, cloudiness, atmospheric pressure, and wind. They bring about the changes in weather conditions.

It occurs when water in the atmosphere falls down to earth.

Clouds form due to the condensation of water vapor.

Precipitation may be in the form of rain, snow, fog, mist, hail, mist, sleet, hail, or drizzle.

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​Precipitation

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When you wake up early in the morning, you notice the grass in your garden covered with water droplets. There was no rain last night, nor did anyone water the lawn. What happened?

It indicates the hotness or coldness in an area.

The temperature is determined by the sun, so it changes throughout the day.

Temperature influences wind, humidity, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, and clouds.

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​Temperature

It is the amount of water vapor in the air.

The amount of humidity can make the weather hotter.

​Humidity can help predict a coming storm.

​Humidity

Multiple Choice

It's been hot the whole day and you've been sweating a lot. When you get home, you change your clothes and prepare to go out with your family. However, a powerful thunderstorm starts. How did this happen?

• The night is cold so raindrops are created.

• The hotter it is, the more water evaporates and turns into clouds.

• You are just very unlucky.

It is the state of clouds in the atmosphere at a certain place.

Clouds indicate the weather conditions.

Cirrus clouds are light, and that there is little precipitation.

Nimbus clouds mean that it might rain.

​Cloudiness

It is the weight or pressure of the air in the atmosphere.

When warm air rises and forms clouds, it is a low pressure area.

When cold air falls, it pushes clouds away - this is a high pressure area.

​Atmospheric Pressure

Wind is air in motion.

When air is heated, it starts to rise.

As warm air rises, cooler air rushes in to take its place - this is wind.

Wind

Multiple Choice

Why is it windier and cooler near a lake or beach?

• The air above the water is cooler and rushes into the land when the hot air rises.

• Waves push the wind into the land.

• There are no buildings or cars around.