Weather & Climate

The measure of the weight of gases in the atmosphere, measured by a barometer

• Humidity

• Air Pressure

• Wind Speed & Direction

• Air Temperature

The amount of water vapor or moisture content in the air at a specific time, measured using a hygrometer

• Air Pressure

• Humidity

• Air Temperature

• Wind Speed & Direction

When their is high air pressure, it is

• more likely to rain

• less likely to rain

When there is low air pressure, it is

• more likely to rain

• less likely to rain

Which are forms of Precipitation? Check all that apply

• rain

• sleet

• wind

• snow

• hail

True or False: It only snows in the winter

• True

• False

Which of these areas of land is an example of high elevation?

• Swamps

• Deserts

• Mountains

True or False: It can rain when there are no clouds

• True

• False

The step of the water cycle where water forms as little droplets

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

The higher the elevation, the

• lower the temperature

• higher the temperature