Weather Study Guide
Why should we follow the
weather?
Tools of weather forecasting:
1. Thermometer- tells temperature
2. Rain Gauge – measures precipitation
3. Weather Vane – tells wind direction
4. Wind Sock – measures wind speed
1. To know how to dress for the day.
2. To know how to plan for the day.
3. To know how to plan for the future.
4. To keep safe.
4 Types of Precipitation
Rain
Snow
Drought
A period of little to no rain.
Sleet
Hail
Flood
A period of too much rain.
Weather Study Guide
Hurricane
Blizzard
Tornado
Thunderstorm
A storm that starts over
a warm ocean and
brings heavy rain and
strong winds
A storm that brings
heavy snow and wind
A storm with a funnel
shaped cloud and
strong winds that
moves along a narrow
A storm that brings
rain, thunder, and
lightning
Weathering
Rock breaks down from rain, ice, and
changes in temperature
Erosion
Soil and rock are carried away by
wind, rain and flowing water.
Weather Study Guide
Science
SOL 2.6 The student will investigate and understand basic types, changes, and patterns of
weather. Key concepts include:
a) Temperature, wind, precipitation, drought, flood, and storms;
b) The uses and importance of measuring and recording weather data.
SOL 2.3 The students will investigate and understand basic properties of solids, liquids and gases.
Key concepts include:
c) Processes involved in change in matter from one state to another (condensation,
evaporation, melting, and freezing.)
SOL 2.7 The students will investigate and understand that weather and seasonal changes affect
plants, animals, and their surroundings. Key concepts include:
b) Weathering and erosion of the land surface.
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