S1 Weather

In the UK the units of measurement for temperature are...

• Kelvin (K)

• Centigrade (C)

• Fahrenheit (F)

Wind speed is measured using which instrument?

• Wind vane

• Anemometer

• Speed camera

A sunshine recorder is used to measure how much sunshine we get, but what are the units of measurement?

• Minutes

• Days

• Hours

We measure the amount of cloud using our eyes but what unit of measurement do we use?

• Oktas

• Octavias

• Octagons

We measure precipitation with a rain gauge but what units of measurement do we use?

• mm

• km

• cm

Which of the following can be used to gather weather data?

• Satellites

• Weather balloons

• CCTV

• Ships

Which of the following are reasons farmers would need to know the weather?

• To know if lambing season will be affected

• To know when to plant their crops

• To know when to bring the washing in off the line

• To plan their holidays

Why would a pilot need to know the weather?

• To know the conditions during take-off and landing so they can do so safely

• To know what to pack

• To know if they need to divert their route due to storms

• To know if their passengers will feel unwell

Blizzards can cause dangerous conditions, what are the consequences of these.

• It is dangerous to drive and cars may get stuck in the snow

• People can be cut off from the shops and need help getting supplies

• Schools may have to close due to power cuts

• Lots of time for sledging

During heavy rain flooding becomes an issue, what problems does this cause?

• You can row a boat down the street

• Home get flooded and belongings destroyed

• Cars can be washed away

• Emergency rescues are needed