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What is the study of weather called?
What is the study of weather called?
Weather refers to the long-term atmospheric conditions of a given area.
Weather refers to the long-term atmospheric conditions of a given area.
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What elements make up weather?
What elements make up weather?
Wind, rain, temperature, clouds, humidity, air pressure, and sunshine.
A place used to record weather information is called a ______.
A place used to record weather information is called a ______.
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Match the following weather conditions with their effects:
Match the following weather conditions with their effects:
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Who studies weather?
Who studies weather?
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Humidity is an important element of weather.
Humidity is an important element of weather.
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What do we wear on cold days?
What do we wear on cold days?
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What instrument is used to measure sunshine?
What instrument is used to measure sunshine?
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Air pressure is also known as atmospheric pressure.
Air pressure is also known as atmospheric pressure.
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What does a barometer measure?
What does a barometer measure?
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The standard unit of measure for pressure is __________.
The standard unit of measure for pressure is __________.
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Match the following instruments with what they measure:
Match the following instruments with what they measure:
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What material is a barometer's sealed tube typically made of?
What material is a barometer's sealed tube typically made of?
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A sunshine recorder is made of opaque glass to prevent sunlight from passing through.
A sunshine recorder is made of opaque glass to prevent sunlight from passing through.
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What is the purpose of a sunshine recorder?
What is the purpose of a sunshine recorder?
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What is typically used to measure atmospheric pressure?
What is typically used to measure atmospheric pressure?
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Dark clouds, thunder, and lightning are common signs of rainfall.
Dark clouds, thunder, and lightning are common signs of rainfall.
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What is one advantage of rainfall to plants?
What is one advantage of rainfall to plants?
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The main source of water to rivers, lakes, and oceans is __________.
The main source of water to rivers, lakes, and oceans is __________.
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Match signs of rainfall with their descriptions:
Match signs of rainfall with their descriptions:
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What is an Okta?
What is an Okta?
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Thunder is a quiet sound that occurs before lightning.
Thunder is a quiet sound that occurs before lightning.
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What instruments are used to measure wind speed?
What instruments are used to measure wind speed?
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The ___________ is the air or gases surrounding the Earth.
The ___________ is the air or gases surrounding the Earth.
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What is the benefit of frequent rainfall?
What is the benefit of frequent rainfall?
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What is the measurement unit used to quantify cloud cover?
What is the measurement unit used to quantify cloud cover?
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If the sky is completely clear, it is measured as eight oktas.
If the sky is completely clear, it is measured as eight oktas.
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What term is used to describe the fraction of the sky covered by clouds?
What term is used to describe the fraction of the sky covered by clouds?
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The instrument used for measuring air pressure is called a __________.
The instrument used for measuring air pressure is called a __________.
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Match the following weather instruments with their purpose:
Match the following weather instruments with their purpose:
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Which of the following represents a sky that is half covered by clouds?
Which of the following represents a sky that is half covered by clouds?
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A place where weather is recorded is known as a meteorological station.
A place where weather is recorded is known as a meteorological station.
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Name one instrument used to measure humidity.
Name one instrument used to measure humidity.
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What could be heard from the East indicating a change in weather?
What could be heard from the East indicating a change in weather?
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Heavy rainfall always has a positive impact on the environment.
Heavy rainfall always has a positive impact on the environment.
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What did Fadhili do to protect his livestock from the rain?
What did Fadhili do to protect his livestock from the rain?
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Rainwater is important for __________ and animal growth.
Rainwater is important for __________ and animal growth.
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Match the following weather conditions with their potential impacts:
Match the following weather conditions with their potential impacts:
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What did Adrean do in preparation for the rain?
What did Adrean do in preparation for the rain?
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Too much rainfall can lead to outbreaks of disease.
Too much rainfall can lead to outbreaks of disease.
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What are some domestic uses of water mentioned in the content?
What are some domestic uses of water mentioned in the content?
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Study Notes
Weather
- Weather is the day-to-day atmospheric conditions of a given area recorded over a short period of time
- Weather conditions can be cloudy, sunny, hot or cold, rainy or humid
- Weather consists of wind, rain, temperature, clouds, humidity, air pressure and sunshine
- Weather affects how people dress and what outdoor activities they can do
- The study of weather is called meteorology and people who study it are called meteorologists
Elements of Weather
- Sunshine is the light and heat from the sun
- Air Pressure is the weight of the air pressing down on the earth
- Cloud Cover is the fraction of the sky covered by visible clouds
- Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of the atmosphere
- Rainfall is the water that falls from the clouds in the form of rain
- Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air
Instruments Used to Measure Weather
- Thermometer measures temperature
- Barometer measures air pressure
- Anemometer measures wind speed
- Rain gauge measures rainfall
- Wind vane indicates wind direction
- Sunshine recorder measures sunshine
Effects of Rainfall
- Rainfall is essential for plant and animal growth
- Water is vital for domestic and industrial purposes
- Rainfall helps to lower the temperature of a place
- Rainfall replenishes rivers, dams, lakes and oceans
Disadvantages of Heavy Rainfall
- Floods can damage residential areas, crops, livestock, infrastructure and cause disease outbreaks
- Floods can result in loss of life for humans and domestic animals
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This quiz explores the basics of weather, including its various elements such as sunshine, air pressure, temperature, and humidity. It also covers the instruments used to measure weather conditions and introduces the field of meteorology. Test your knowledge on how weather influences daily life and activities.
