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What is weather? daily conditions. What do we think of when we hear sunny, rainy, snowy? weather. Climate is...... the weather over a long period. Who studies and measures weather? A meteorologist. The artic climate is..... cold. Wet and hot is tropical climate. In temperate climate it is.... cooler at night and hot during the day. What animals do we find in the forest? all . What vegetation do we find in tundra climate? moss and lichens. In the desert we will find what type of vegetation? cactus. What animals do we find in the grasslands? prairie dogs. How does the alligator use it's environment? It makes holes in the lake to rest. Volcanoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes are all...... natural hazards. What do natural hazards do? change our land and envirnoment. The wearing away of rocks and earth over a long period of time is......... erosion. Where do all livng things interact with each other? In a ecosystem. . Natural disasters cause..... all. How does a Jack Rabbit use plants in an environment? It eats part of the cactus. In a tundra, forest, desert, and grassland ecosystem all living things interact with each other. true

_______ is the condition of the atmosphere in a certain area over a long period of time. Climate. _______ is the distance north and south from the equator measured in degrees. Latitude. Climate is The weather pattern over a long period of time . Which of the following is NOT a reason that climate is different all over the world? Amount of vegetation grown in an area . A rise in global temperature due to an increase in carbon dioxide is called Global warming. What factor determines the amount of solar energy an area receives? Mountains. What climate zone has the coldest average temperature? Polar. Which of the following is thought to contribute to global warming? Deforestation. Which gas does NOT trap heat? Nitrogen. The average temperature on Earth has increased in the last century. Which reason best explains this rise in temperature? More carbon dioxide in the atmosphere . Which have been linked to global climate change? All of the above . Why are renewable energy sources, like sun and wind, better energy sources than fossil fuels? They are naturally replenished and cause less pollution. . Which are human activities that contribute to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere? Transportation and making cement . When did CO2 levels in the atmosphere start to rise? In the 1800’s during the Industrial Revolution . A change in a region’s weather conditions. Climate. Energy source formed from the remains of living organisms. Fossil Fuel . A gradual increase in the temperature of Earth’s atmosphere. Global Warming . Example of fossil fuels . Climate. Examples of greenhouse gases. Carbon Dioxide & Methane . When gases trap energy from the sun and hold the heat. Greenhouse effect

What is a thunderstorm? A thunderstorm is a storm with lightning and thunder. . How do tornadoes form form from thunderstorms. You need warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and cool, dry air from Canada.. What is a hurricane?  tropical storms. They take place between the Equator and the Tropic of Cancer to the north, or between the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn to the south. How do winds in a hurricane blow? They blow round in a circle. . Which of the following is a true fact about Hurricanes? North of the equator the winds in a hurricane blow in an anticlockwise direction. What are some other factors for tornadoes to form? They  form in areas where winds at all levels of the atmosphere are not only strong, but also turn with height in a clockwise or veering direction. . What do tornadoes look like?  others may be nearly invisible, with only swirling dust or debris at ground levels as the only indication of the tornado's presence. What is lightning? Lightning is a bright flash of electricity produced by a thunderstorm. What causes thunder? Thunder is caused by lightning. What does the picture show? Electrical charges. How do winter storms form? from the clash of two air masses of different temperatures and moisture levels. What three things are needed to have a blizzard?  cold air at the surface, lots of moisture, and lift. Why is snow white? it reflects beams of white light. When are tornadoes most likely to occur? Tornadoes can happen at any time of the year and at any time of the day. Where are tornadoes most likely to occur?  Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska

This is the symbol for a...  Warm Front. This is the symbol for a...  Cold Front . Identify the type of front that is shown in the image. Cold Front. Identify the type of front that is shown in the image. Warm Front. Identify the type of front that is shown in the image. Stationary Front. Located at the leading edge of a temperature drop off. Bring heavy thunderstorms, rain, and hail. Cool, fair weather is likely to follow.   Cold Front. Located at the leading edge of a warm air mass. Brings gentle rain or light snow, followed by warmer, milder weather.   Warm Front. What causes winds to form on Earth? uneven heating of the Earth by the sun. Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather? The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.. Two major factors used to identify climate are? temperature and precipitation. Weather refers to the conditions of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular ____________.   Time and Place. A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate? Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

What is weather? The daily condition of the atmosphere.. What is climate? The average weather in a region over a long period of time. . What does a thermometer measure? temperature. Which tool is used to measure precipitation? rain gauge. What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area? temperature and precipitation. Which instrument measures the location of storms and how fast winds are moving, including the winds in tornadoes? anemometer. What does a hygrometer measure? relative humidity. What weather instrument measures air pressure? barometer. What is a meteorologist? A scientist who studies weather. . What do meteorologists make from weather data? forecasts

The _______plays a major role in regulating the weather and climate of the planet. ocean. Understanding the influence of ocean conditions on the Earth's climate and monitoring changes in ocean conditions are key to predicting climate change. Some of the best weather in the world is found in areas with temperate or _______ climate mild. Ocean water and currents affect ______because it takes far more energy to change the temperature of water than land or air, water warms up and cools off much more slowly than either climate. ocean. The ocean does an excellent job of absorbing excess______ from the atmosphere. heat. Which of the following best describes the term 'weather'? day to day changes in the atmosphere. It is freezing today weather. Which of the following describes the term 'climate'? is taken over a long term. Which statement is describing climate? last winter was colder than normal. A student states weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the difference between weather and climate? weather is the condition in one day but climate is the condition over a long time

With this engaging quiz and matching questions about the climate, students will have fun learning about weather & and climate.

What is true about hail? Mark all that apply. : Hail falls when it becomes to heavy for wind to keep it in the clouds. . Which of the following is not solid precipitation: rain. Sometimes when traveling in an airplane your ears may pop, why: the change in altitude effected air pressure. How does humidity affect air pressure: the higher the humidity the lower the air pressure since the vapor is spreading out and taking up more space.. At the beach on a hot day, you notice dark clouds moving in from over the ocean. What most likely caused this to happen: evaporation and condensation. Weather is affected by air pressure: True. Differences in air pressure cause wind: True. Snow forms when the air is at or below 0 degrees celsius: True. As the temperature decreases the pressure in decrease: False. rain is collected and measured by a : rain gauge

Weather ____________ every day. changes. Weather in any area tends to follow a ____________. pattern. _______________ is the average weather pattern of a region over time. Climate. Climate ___________ from weather. differs. Average temperature and average rainfall, in addition to other weather information, are important parts of _____________. climate. The United States can also be divided into many specific local climate ____________. zones. Climate is closely related to latitude, which is a location's distance north or south of the ________________. equator. Because Earth is shaped like a sphere, areas closer to the equator receive _________ direct energy from the sun than do areas farther from the equator. more. A ___________ is the constant movement of ocean water. current. Ocean currents moderate worldwide ________________ throughout the year. temperatures. Several factors affect ____________ in different places on Earth. climate. Being near an __________ or other large body of water affects climate. ocean. How high in the atmosphere a place is affects its climate. This is called __________________. elevation. Mountains can also affect how wet a climate is. Air cools and loses _________________ as it moves up and over a mountain. moisture

All weather begins with ________: energy from the sun. This weather tool is used to measure..: Temperature. This weather tool is used to measure... : Wind Speed. This weather tool is used to determine... : Wind Direction. This weather tool measures wind speed and direction: anemometer. Which weather tool measures temperature: thermometer. The measurement of how hot or cold the outside air is is considered_________________: Temperature. This weather instrument is a..: wind vane. What instrument measures wind direction: wind vane. A windsock measures:: Wind direction. Look at the picture. How do you know it is windy: The trees are moving.. Look at the picture of lightning. Predict what you think would happen next: All of the above.