Weather Instruments REVIEW

Meteorologists use instruments to predict the weather.

What does this anemometer measure?

WIND SPEED

This measures air pressure. What is it called?

Barometer

Pressure systems tell us… HHHH- this symbol on a weather map means a high pressure system. TTTThis is associated with …..

Fair weather!

A Low pressure system brings…

PRECIPITATION Such as….SNOW!

Rain

OR sleet and hail depending on the temperature!

A ________measures the moisture (humidity) in the air. Sling hydrometer Wet bulb hydrometer

A scientist that studies the atmosphere and weather is called a

Meteorologist!!! AKA the weatherman or weatherperson

The types of radiation are: Ultraviolet Ultraviolet Infrared Infrared

______is the strongest type of radiation that can damage skin and eyes.

ULTRAVIOLET

_______radiation is often used to keep food warm.

Infrared

What is this called?

Earth’s Energy Budget.

About how much of the sun’s energy is ABSORBED by the surface of the earth?

51%

What about the rest?

It is r back to space.

REFLECTED!

Or by the clouds, or atmosphere.

ABSORBED TTTThis heat is then moved around by conduction and convection and helps make weather!!

What kind of storm is this?

HURRICANE

What is necessary for a hurricane to form?

Warm Water

What is this?

AGAIN…….

Anemometer. It measures………..? It measures………..?

WIND SPEED

Fronts….. This would be a ……

Cold front

Warm Front

One last thing….. What did one eye say to the other eye?

Between you and me…. SOMETHING SMELLS!

This is not all there is!!! Study!