These are the slides from our NWS Speaker:
These are the slides from our NWS Speaker:
Categorize the statements as weather or climate.
short-term changes in the atmosphere
average weather in a place over many years
changes slowly over many years
takes minutes to days to change
average temperature & precipitation
wind, precitipation, current temperature, cloudiness
Weather
Climate
For each statement, determine if it is an example of weather or climate.
Weather | Climate | |
|---|---|---|
The forecast low temperature for tomorrow is 18°F | ||
It rained 1.5 inches yesterday | ||
Typically snowfall in January is over 2.4 inches | ||
The spring should be warmer than normal | ||
Tornado warning issued | ||
Increased risk of forest fire activity this summer |
What is the primary source of energy for Earth's weather and climate?
Based on the presentation, what is the difference between climate change and global warming?
Earth's 23.5° tilt causes which of the following?
Identify the characteristics of cold, warm, and stationary fronts.
Represented by blue line with triangles
Represented by alternating red semicirciles and blue triangles
Moves slowly; brings warm air; can cause precipitation
Represented by red line with semicircles
Moves rapidly; brings cold air; can cause thunderstorms
Warm and cold air masses meet and remain in place
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front
Match each weather instrument to what it measures.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Rain Gauge | arrow_right_alt | Wind speed and direction |
Snow Stick | arrow_right_alt | Temperature |
Thermometer | arrow_right_alt | Air pressure |
Barometer | arrow_right_alt | Liquid precipitation |
Anemometer | arrow_right_alt | Snow depth |
Imagine you're a meteorologist at the NWS. A cold front is moving into your region tomorrow.
Expected weather conditions:
Temperature change:
Potential for several weather:
What was the most interesting or surprising thing you learned from Dakari Anderson's presentation?