Mapping the Weather – Test on: Oct. 23, 2015
I will be able to define and spell each word.
GOAL: I will begin to use these words in my writing.
forecast – (vb) to predict after thought and study of available evidence
Meteorologists forecast the weather in order to prepare people for things like storms and
extreme temperatures.
patterns – (n) the regular and repeated way in which something is done
Meterologists use patterns in the weather to predict what will happen next.
atmosphere – (n) the whole mass of air that surrounds the earth
The pressure in our atmosphere is what causes different types of weather.
weather – (n) (n) the state of the air and atmosphere in regard to how
warm or cold, wet or dry, or clear or stormy it is
The weather in December is different than the weather in July.
meteorology – (n) a science that deals with the atmosphere, weather, and
weather forecasting
Meteorologists study meteorology in order to predict the weather.
phenomena – (n) a rare or important fact or event
A hurricane is a specific type of weather phenomena.
precipitation – (n) water that falls to the earth as hail, mist, rain, sleet, or
snow
Meteorologists forecast many different types of precipitation.
predict – (vb) to say that something will or might happen in the future
It is important for meteorologists to predict the weather accurately.
thermometer – (n) an instrument for measuring temperature
You can use a thermometer to measure the temperature outside.
climate - (n) the average weather conditions of a place over a period of
years
Texas is known for its hot and humid climate.