5/17- Do Now

What is weather?

• The amount of moisture in the air

• The number of clouds in the sky

• The speed of the wind

• The state of the atmosphere at any particular time.

What are the characteristics of a high-pressure system?

• Wind and rain

• Humidity and thunder

• Extremely hot temperatures

• Clear skies and sun

Someone who studies the weather.

• rain gauge
• taxonomists
• meterologist
• satellites

What kind of weather would you expect in a low pressure system?

• Warm temperatures

• Cool temperatures

• Clear conditions

• Cloudy/rainy conditions

The amount of water vapor present in the air is called ________________.

• weather
• humidity
• air mass
• dew point

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of _____.

• precipitation
• condensation
• evaporation
• climate

This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it. 

• Cumulus
• Cirrus
• Stratus
• Cumulonimbus

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer

When a liquid changes to a gas?

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

• transpiration

When a gas (water vapor) changes to a liquid

• condensation

• evaporation

• transpiration

• precipitation