How do we Measure Weather Lesson 3?

What is weather?

• The study of stars and planets

• The condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The movement of tectonic plates

What can weather change from?

• Year to year

• Century to century

• Day to day or even hour to hour

• Month to month

Who are meteorologists?

• Scientists who study stars

• Scientists who study rocks

• Scientists who study weather

• Scientists who study oceans

What do meteorologists measure to make a weather report?

• Air temperature, amount of cloud cover, and precipitation

• Soil composition, plant growth, and animal behavior

• Ocean currents, fish populations, and water temperature

• Mountain heights, river lengths, and forest density

What are the sounds of a thunderstorm?

• Whistle and hum

• Crack and boom

• Chirp and buzz

• Sizzle and pop

What kind of weather is shown in the first image?

• Rainy

• Snowy

• Sunny

• Stormy

What kind of weather is shown in the second image?

• Sunny

• Windy

• Snowy

• Stormy

What should you wear if the weather is cloudy and cold?

• T-shirt and sandals

• Warm clothing

• Raincoat

• Shorts

Why are weather reports helpful for airports?

• To schedule flights

• To water crops

• To protect crops from freezing

• To plan outdoor activities

What do farmers need to do in dry weather according to weather reports?

• Protect crops from freezing

• Water their crops

• Harvest their crops

• Plant new seeds