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Weather 2016
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| instrument that measures wind speed | anemomter |
| Instrument that measures rainfall | rain gauge |
| Instrument that measure air pressure | barometer |
| What is weather? | The conditions of the atmosphere at a specific time and place. |
| What is climate? | The average conditions of an area over a long period of time. |
| Water changes from a liquid to a solid at this temperature. | 32F or 0C |
| Water changes from a liquid to a gas at this temperature. | 212F or 100C |
| What is another name for ground level clouds? | fog |
| How does dew form? | It is formed from water vapor in the air. |
| What happens when liquid water loses heat? | It forms a solid- ice. |
| What part of the water cycle is observed when you place a cup of cool water in the hot sun for 6 hours? | evaporation |
| A high pressure area on a weather map usually means... | depending on the season- dry conditions with warm or cool temperatures. |