Weather

What are types of weather?

Vocabulary
TOOLS:
weather
barometer
humidity
anemometer
air pressure
thermometer
rain gauge

How we describe weather...

Air Temperature
This describes how
warm or cool the air is.
It also affects the
amount of moisture in
the air.
We decide on what type
of clothing to wear
based on temperature.

Thermometer

How we describe weather...

Humidity
Humidity describes the
amount of water vapor
in the air. When the air
feels damp we have a
high humidity level. In
the right conditions
humidity is a factor in
precipitation.

How we describe weather...

Air Pressure
Air pressure is the
actual weight of the
atmosphere pushing
down on the surface of
Earth. Temperature and
Humidity both play a
role in determining air
pressure.

Barometer

How we describe weather...

Wind Speed
Wind is the movement
of air around us. Air
pressure is a factor in
how fast or slow the
wind speed is.

Anemometer

It is Cloudy out there!

Cirrus Clouds

Stratus Clouds

Cumulus Clouds

Rain, Rain, Go Away...

Precipitation forms with
the water vapor in the
clouds condenses and
cools. When the
droplets get too heavy
they fall back to the
surface of the Earth.
EX: Rain, hail, sleet,
snow

Rain Gauge