Weather and Climate
1. What is weather?
(1)
2. Examine the picture below. Identify TWO weather conditions
displayed in the picture.
(2)
3. Match the weather conditions below with the instruments used
to measure it.
(6)
Weather
Weather
Instruments
Conditions
a) anemometer
____measures humidity
b) wind vane
____ measures precipitation
c) rain gauge
____ measures wind speed and direction
d) barometer
____ measures temperature
e) hygrometer
____ measures wind direction
f) thermometer
____ measures air pressure
4. The study of weather is called ______________.
5. A scientist who studies and predicts the weather is a
_________________.
6. Which layer of the atmosphere do most weather conditions
happen?
7. What is the difference between weather and climate?
9. What type of climate do we experience in the Bahamas?
10. Choose a reason why knowing the weather conditions are
important.
Created by: Mrs. Leah Green