Weather elements

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to the precipitation, while climate refers to the humidity

• Weather refers to the temperature of the atmosphere, while climate refers to the wind speed

• Weather refers to the long-term occurrences of the condition of the atmosphere, while climate is measured on a daily basis

• Weather refers to the day-to-day occurrences of the condition of the atmosphere, while climate is measured over a longer period of time

How is temperature measured?

• Using a hygrometer and measured in knots

• Using a thermometer and measured in degrees celsius

• Using a rain gauge and measured in degrees celsius

• Using a barometer and measured in millimeters

What does precipitation refer to?

• Sunlight

• Humidity

• Rain, hail, snow, sleet or any kind of water that falls to and condenses on the ground

• Wind speed

How is humidity measured?

• Using a thermometer and measured in degrees celsius

• Using a wind vane and measured in knots

• Using a rain gauge and measured in millimeters

• Using a hygrometer and measured as a percentage

What is used to measure wind direction?

• Thermometer

• Compass

• Rain gauge

• Hygrometer

How is wind speed measured?

• Using a thermometer and measured in degrees celsius

• Using a rain gauge and measured in millimeters

• Using a hygrometer and measured as a percentage

• Using a wind vane and measured in knots

What is the unit of measurement for wind speed?

• Kilometers per hour

• Miles per hour

• Nautical miles per hour

• Meters per second

How are clouds measured?

• In millimeters

• In knots

• In kilometers

• In eighths

What are cirrus clouds?

• Puffy white clouds

• Wispy and light clouds

• Very big clouds that bring storms

• Layered blanket type of clouds

What are cumulus clouds?

• Puffy white clouds

• Layered blanket type of clouds

• Very big clouds that bring storms

• Wispy and light clouds