weather vs climate

for students in 5th grade

The condition of the atmosphere at any given time or place.

The average weather over a long period of time.

1.air temperature

2.air pressure

3.humidity

4.wind speed

5.wind direction

6.precipitation

1.thermometer: is used to measure air temperature.

is used to measure air pressure.

points to the direction that the wind is pointing to.

A tool used to measure the speed of the wind.

a device for measuring and collecting the amount of rain which falls.

an instrument for measuring the humidity of air or gas.

is a meteorological screen to shield instruments against precipitation and direct heat radiation from outside, While still allowing air to circulate freely around them. It forms part of a standard weather station.

1.nimbus: thunder or storms

2.cirrus: loud rain

3.status: can bring light rain

4.cumulus: fair amount of rain.