What is weather?
The atmospheric conditions over short periods of time
Spell the season that starts with A in English
Autumn
What is used to measure the direction of wind?
A wind vane
Why does water fall from clouds as rain, hail or snow?
Because the clouds become too heavy so the liquid falls to Earth.
What is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
A barometer
What is the hottest season?
Summer
What is this?
A thermometer
What is climate?
The atmospheric conditions over a long period of time
What are the 5 components of weather that we can measure?
Temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, atmospheric pressure.
What is used to measure humidity and water vapour?
A hygrometer
What is used to measure the speed of wind?
An anemometer
What is 'primavera' in English
Spring
Are lines of latitude horizontal or vertical?
Horizontal
In which 3 ways (from the PowerPoint) can water fall from clouds?
Rain, snow or hail
What is humidity?
The amount of water vapour in the air.
What unit of measurement is used for pressure?
bars
What is this?
A rain gauge
Are lines of longitude horizontal or vertical?
Vertical
What is altitude?
Height above sea level
Why do seasons occur?
Becuase the Earth is tilted on its axis, and as it rotates and orbits the sun, the light reaches it in different places.
What is the coldest season?
Winter
Is it cold in Ecuador?
No, it isn't
What is latitude?
The proximity to the Equator
Do countires on the Equator have seasons?
No, they don't.