Intro to Weather

Which of the following best describes weather?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following best describes climate?

• day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

• long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

It is raining.

• weather
• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The high temperature today will be near 75 C.

• weather
• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The average winter temperature is 45 C.

• weather
• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

• weather

• climate

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Name this tool. 

• Barometer
• Hygrometer
• Thermometer
• Ruler

What tool is used to measure the amount of rain that has fallen? 

• Rain Gauge
• Barometer
• Wind Vane
• Precipitation

What tool is used to measure wind speed? 

• Wind Vane
• Anemometer
• Thermometer
• Barometer

What is the name the name of this weather tool? 

• Rain Gauge
• Telescope
• Wind Vane
• Anemometer