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Reagan - Weather

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Define Weather The state of air at a certain time and place
Define Local Weather Weather where we live (helps us know how to get dressed)
Define Climate weather of a place over a period of time
Define Wind Moving air
Define Storms Powerful winds, which may be accompanied by rain, snow or other types of precipitation
Define Thunderstorm Most common storm; high clouds, strong winds, thunder & lightning
Define Tornado Funnel shaped cloud that spins over land
Define Hurricane A severe storm of spiraling winds that starts over an ocean
Define Blizzard A long severe snowstorm
Define Flood Too much water in an area in a short period of time
Define Drought Not enough rain for a long period of time--the land becomes very dry
Instruments to help predict weather: What is a Thermometer Measures the temperature of the air; measured in degrees (Fahrenheit and Celsius
Instruments to help predict weather: What is a Weather Vane Measures wind direction
Instruments to help predict weather: What is a Rain Gauge Measures the amount of rain
Weather is caused by what three things working together? The sun (temperature), the wind (moving air) and water (precipitation)
What is the source of the Earth's energy? The sun
What provides us with heat and light? The sun
What do Fahrenheit and Celsius measure? Temperature
Be sure you can read a Weather Bar Graph! Study your homework and class notes :)
Be sure you can read a thermometer! Maybe you did this in class?
Important Fahrenheit temperatures: Boiling? 212 degrees Fahrenheit
Important Fahrenheit temperatures: Freezing? 32 degrees Fahrenheit
Important Fahrenheit temperatures: Body temperature? 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
Important Fahrenheit temperatures: Room temperature? 72 degrees Fahrenheit
Important Celsius temperatures: Boiling? 100 degrees Celsius
Important Celsius temperatures: Freezing? 0 degrees Celsius
Important Celsius temperatures: Room temperature? 20 degrees Celsius
Created by: mmlpark
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