Understanding Weather and Climate

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Hygrometer

What happens to air temperature as you go higher into the atmosphere?

• It gets warmer

• It stays the same

• It gets cooler

• It becomes more humid

How does temperature affect our daily lives?

• It helps us choose what clothes to wear

• It changes the shape of clouds

• It controls gravity

• It changes the time of day

What does air pressure measure?

• The speed of wind

• The force of air pushing down on Earth’s surface

• The amount of sunlight

• The temperature in the atmosphere

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

How can changes in air pressure affect us?

• They help us grow more food

• They cause changes in weather, like storms

• They slow down cars

• They cause earthquakes

What is humidity?

• The amount of wind in the air

• The amount of rainfall in a day

• The amount of water vapor in the air

• The temperature of clouds

How does low humidity affect your body?

• It makes your skin feel dry

• It makes your skin feel sticky and sweaty

• It increases your body temperature

• it causes heavy rain

How does high humidity affect people?

• It makes the sun brighter

• High humidity can make us feel hotter and sweat more

• It causes wind to blow faster

• It lowers the air pressure

How can strong winds affect people and communities?

• They always bring warm weather
  

• They can cause damage to buildings and power lines

• They help plants grow faster

• They make the sky clearer