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Weather Instruments REVIEW
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Meteorologists use instruments to predict the weather.
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What does this anemometer measure?
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WIND SPEED
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This measures air pressure. What is it called?
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Barometer
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Pressure systems tell us… HHHH- this symbol on a weather map means a high pressure system. TTTThis is associated with …..
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Fair weather!
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A Low pressure system brings…
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PRECIPITATION Such as….SNOW!
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Rain
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OR sleet and hail depending on the temperature!
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A ________measures the moisture (humidity) in the air. Sling hydrometer Wet bulb hydrometer
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A scientist that studies the atmosphere and weather is called a
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Meteorologist!!! AKA the weatherman or weatherperson
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The types of radiation are: Ultraviolet Ultraviolet Infrared Infrared
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______is the strongest type of radiation that can damage skin and eyes.
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ULTRAVIOLET
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_______radiation is often used to keep food warm.
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Infrared
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What is this called?
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Earth’s Energy Budget.
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About how much of the sun’s energy is ABSORBED by the surface of the earth?
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51%
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What about the rest?
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It is r-------- back to space.
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REFLECTED!
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Or ------- by the clouds, or atmosphere.
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ABSORBED TTTThis heat is then moved around by conduction and convection and helps make weather!!
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What kind of storm is this?
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HURRICANE
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What is necessary for a hurricane to form?
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Warm Water
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What is this?
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AGAIN…….
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Anemometer. It measures………..? It measures………..?
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WIND SPEED
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Fronts….. This would be a ……
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Cold front
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Warm Front
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One last thing….. What did one eye say to the other eye?
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Between you and me…. SOMETHING SMELLS!
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This is not all there is!!! Study!
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