The county powerpoint on Weather and Climate.

1. SC.5.E.7.3
SC.5.E.7.5
SC.5.E.7.6
Weather
and
Climate

3. Grade 5
Big Idea 7: Earth Systems and
Patterns
Weather and Climate

4. Big Idea 7: Earth Systems and
Patterns
 SC.5.E.7.3 - Recognize how air temperature, barometric
pressure, humidity, wind speed and direction, and
precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and
time. AA
 SC.5.E.7.4 - Distinguish among the various forms of precipitation
(rain, snow, sleet, and hail), making connections to the
weather in a particular place and time. (Assesses as SC.5.E.7.3)
 SC.5.E.7.5 - Recognize that some of the weather-related
differences, such as temperature and humidity, are found
among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and
mountains. (Assesses as SC.5.E.7.3)
 SC.5.E.7.6 - Describe characteristics (temperature and
precipitation) of different climate zones as they relate to
latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water. (Assesses
as SC.5.E.7.3) Department of Mathematics and Science

5. Benchmark:
SC.5.E.7.3 Recognize how air temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, wind speed
and direction, and precipitation determine the weather in a particular place and time.
SC.5.E.7.5 Recognize that some of the weather-related differences, such as temperature
and humidity, are found among different environments, such as swamps, deserts, and
mountains.
SC.5.E.7.6 Describe characteristics (temperature and precipitation) of different climate
zones as they relate to latitude, elevation, and proximity to bodies of water.
Essential Question:
How are weather tools used to describe weather conditions?
How do clouds and precipitation form?
How do the characteristics of different geographical areas affect climate?
Vocabulary:
Weather, (barometric) pressure, wind, speed, anemometer, barometer,
wind vane, temperature, thermometer, cirrus, stratus, cumulonimbus
condensation, precipitation, hail, sleet, rain, snow, clouds cumulus

6. Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular
place and time.
Weather can change from day to day, hour to hour, or even minute to minute
Weather

7. What is WEATHER? √
WEATHER is the mix of events that
happen each day in our
atmosphere including
temperature, rainfall, wind, air
pressure, and humidity.
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8. What are the Building Blocks of Weather
?
 Precipitation
 Clouds
 Wind
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9. What is Precipitation?
Forms of Precipitation
 Rain
 Snow
 Sleet
 Hail
Weather Condition
 Rain falls when the water making up
clouds has become heavy enough to fall
to Earth.
 Snow form in clouds where the
temperature is below freezing as ice
crystals or groups of many ice crystals
called snowflakes.
 Sleet forms when a partially melted
snowflake that has traveled through a
warm layer of air or raindrop fall through
a freezing layer of air. This last layer causes
the raindrop to freeze or the melted
snowflake to refreeze.
 Hail forms as a result of the strong updrafts
common in thunderstorms usually in the
summer.

10. Forms of Precipitation
Group Project
 Prepare and deliver a 5 minute presentation on the
four forms of precipitation: rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
 Research and develop an explanation for how each
one forms and their related weather conditions.
 Be detailed, thorough, and use pictures.
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11. What determines the weather in a
particular place and time?
• air temperature
• air pressure (barometric
pressure)
• wind speed and direction
• humidity
• precipitation
Weather

12. How do we measure weather?
Due to the unequal heating of the
atmosphere by the Sun. Cloud cover
affects the temperature of the air.
Thermometers measure
temperature in degrees
Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C). This
tells us how hot or cold it will
be outside.
Air Temperature

13. The measure of the weight of gases in the
atmosphere. The pressure decreases as the
altitude increases. There is more evaporation
when the air pressure is low.
Barometers measure air pressure. Air pressure may
be measured in inches of mercury (in. Hg.) or in millibars (mb).
Increasing air pressure can mean fair weather. Decreasing air
pressure can mean rainy weather
Air Pressure

14. Wind Speed
and
Direction
 Air moves from areas of
high pressure to areas of
low pressure as wind.
high pressure
low pressure

15.  Wind vanes show the direction the wind is blowing:
north, south, east, or west. A change in wind direction
can mean a change in weather.
 Anemometers measure wind speed in kilometers or
miles per hour. Knowing how fast the wind is blowing
can help figure out how much damage a storm may
cause.
Wind Speed
and Direction
How do we measure weather?

16.  On hot and sticky summer days the air feels humid.
 Humidity is the amount of water vapor that air can
hold.
 Warm air holds more water vapor than cool air.
 Humid air is more likely to produce clouds and
precipitation than drier air. Dry air is more likely to
come with fair weather.
Humidity

17.  Hygrometers measure the amount of
water vapor in the air, or
humidity. Hygrometer readings can
show how moist the air will feel or
when precipitation may happen.
 Rain gauges measure rainfall in
centimeters (cm) or inches (in.).
Scientists can use rainfall
measurements to help predict
droughts or floods. Some
people use rainfall measurements to
help take care of gardens.
Humidity

18. How do weather tools help us learn about weather
patterns?

19. Land heats faster and to higher temperatures
than water. Land cools faster and to lower
temperatures than water. This means that air
temperature variations are greater over land
than over water.
Earth’s weather is driven by the intense heat of
the Sun. The Sun does not warm Earth evenly.
Air Temperature

20. Air near the equator is heated, becomes lighter, and rises. At the poles,
the air is cooled, becomes heavier, and settles downward.
Air Pressure

21. The picture on the left is a
2-dimensional model of air
pressure.
The closer the lines are the more
pressure there is.
Air Pressure

22. warm air
cool airTemperature affects air pressure.
When air gets warmer, gas particles
get farther apart.
The air gets lighter and rises.
Rising air presses down with less
force, which creates a low. A low is
an area of low air pressure.
When a low forms, clouds tend to
form, and you will often have rain.
Temperature can affect air pressure
Air Pressure

23. Temperature can affect air pressure
When air gets cooler, the gas
particles get closer together.
The air gets heavier and sinks. It
presses down with more force,
creating a high. A high is an area of
high air pressure.
Clouds can’t form where air is
sinking. So when air pressure gets
higher, you will often see clear
skies.
warm air
cool air

24. What is Wind ?
Moving Air
Measuring Wind Direction –
Build a Wind Vane:
Measuring Wind Speed -
Build an anemometer
Wind scale
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25. What is air pressure ?
The weight of air pushing on everything
around it.
More on air pressure
Measuring air pressure – Use a barometer
Explore the Jumping Ping Pong Balls Inquiry
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26. Weather observations & Tools
Observations
 temperature
 amount of precipitation
 air pressure
 humidity
 wind direction
 wind speed
 cloud conditions including
type and altitude of clouds
Recipe for Weather
Video Quiz: Weather Smart Heat, Wind and
Pressure
The Whatdaya Know Quiz Show: Weather
Tools
 thermometer
 rain gauge
 Barometer
 hygrometer
 wind vane
 anemometer & radar
 cloud classification charts

27. Weather - Tool Match Up
Weather Observations
1. Temperature
2. Rain Fall
3. Wind Direction
4.Wind Speed
5.Air Pressure
6. Cloud Conditions
Weather Tool to Use
A. Wind Vane
B. Thermometer
C. Rain Gauge
D. Barometer
E. Anemometer
F. Cloud Identification
Chart

28. Weather - Tool Match Up
Weather Observations
1. Temperature
2. Rain Fall
3. Wind Direction
4.Wind Speed
5.Air Pressure
6. Cloud Conditions
Weather Tool to Use
B. Thermometer
C. Rain Gauge
A. Wind Vane
D. Anemometer
E. Barometer
F. Cloud Identification
Chart

29. Weather Map
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front - a
front between warm
and cold air masses
that is moving very
slowly or not at all
Occluded Front - a
composite of two
fronts
Look at the map for January 13, 2012.
•Where do you see the symbol for each type of front?
•What kinds of weather are predicted in some areas shown on this map?
•Where do you see areas of high and low pressure?

30. Clouds
 Clouds are made of tiny water droplets, ice
crystals, or both that condense on dust particles
in the air.
 A cloud droplet is so small that the resistance of
air prevents it from falling fast enough to reach
the ground before it evaporates.
Clouds

31. What are the basic Cloud Types ?
1. Cumulus
2. Cirrus
3. Stratus
4. Cumulonimbus
 fair weather” fluffy, white
cotton ball clouds
 ice clouds
 thin, white clouds that can
cover the whole sky producing
little precipitation
 thunderstorm clouds

32. There are many different types of clouds. We
will concentrate on four different types.
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Cumulus
Stratus

33. Cirrus Clouds
High-level clouds form more than 6 km or 6,000 m
above the ground.
They are thin, wispy, and white or light grey
You usually see these clouds before the arrival of
precipitation.
Clouds

34. Cirrus Clouds
High Level Clouds
 Cirrus clouds are ice clouds.
 They can look like delicate white feathers or
streamers.
 They are always more than three miles up where the
temperature is below freezing, even in summer.
 Wind currents twist and spread the ice crystals into
wispy strands.
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35. Cumulonimbus Clouds
Cumulonimbus clouds grow vertically, having rising air
inside them.
The bases of these clouds can be as low as 1 km above
the ground.
Rising air can push the tops of these clouds up higher
than 12 km or 12,000 m.
These clouds are known to cause thunderstorms which
produce heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and even
tornadoes.
Clouds

36. Cumulonimbus
Mid Level Clouds
Cumulonimbus clouds are a sure sign of bad
weather to come.
These clouds build up on hot days when warm, wet
air rises very high into the sky.
Up and down winds within the cloud may push
water droplets up to very cold parts of the
atmosphere, where they freeze.
When the ice drops come back down, they get
another coating of water and are pushed back up to
freeze again. Finally, they get too heavy to stay in
the cloud and fall to the Earth as hail.

37. Cumulus Clouds
 Cumulus clouds occur in fair weather.
 They can grow into cumulonimbus clouds.
 They are puffy or cotton-like.
 These clouds form when warm air rises and reaches a
level of cool air, where the moisture in the air condenses.
 Cumulus clouds can be between 2 – 7 km or 2,000 –
7,000 m above ground.
Clouds

38. Cumulus Clouds
Mid Level Clouds
 Cumulus clouds are the fluffy, white cotton ball or
cauliflower-looking clouds with sharp outlines.
 They are "fair weather clouds" and they are fun to
watch as they grow and change in shape and size.
 Cumulus clouds make beautiful sunsets.
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39. Stratus Clouds
Stratus clouds are low-level clouds and are
often seen less than 2 km or 2,000 m above
the ground.
Stratus clouds can cover the whole sky.
These clouds look dark because little sunlight
gets through the layer of clouds.
Clouds

40. Stratus Clouds
Low Level Clouds
 Stratus clouds often look like thin, white
sheets covering the whole sky.
 Since they are so thin, they seldom
produce much rain or snow.
 Sometimes, in the mountains or hills, these
clouds appear to be fog.

41. Clouds in Art Activity Using the S’COOL Cloud Chart
1. Cumulus
2. Cirrus
3. Stratus
4. Cumulonimbus
A. thunderstorm clouds
B. ice clouds
C. a. fair weather” fluffy, white
cotton ball clouds
D. thin, white clouds that can
cover the whole sky
producing little precipitation
Clouds Type Quiz: Match both Columns

42. Clouds Type
Quiz Answers
1. Cumulus
2. Cirrus
3. Stratus
4. Cumulonimbus
C. fair weather” fluffy, white
cotton ball clouds
B. ice clouds
D. thin, white clouds that can
cover the whole sky
producing little precipitation
A. Thunderstorm clouds

43. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBqohRu2RRk&feature=related&safety_mode=tru

44. In your interactive journal complete weather writing prompt.
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-forecasting.htm

45. Have you ever wondered …
 Why one area of the world is a desert
or another a rainforest?
 Why some areas have seasons and others
don’t?
The answer is climate.
Climate is the average weather in an area over a
long period of time (more than 30 years). It
includes weather conditions, weather extremes,
droughts, and rainy periods. The climate of an
environment will determine what plants will grow
and what animals will inhabit it.

46. What is the difference
between weather and climate?
Weather is what is happening each day in our
atmosphere including temperature, rainfall, wind,
air pressure, and humidity.
Climate is the average weather in an area over a
long period of time (more than 30 years). It
includes weather conditions, weather extremes,
droughts, and rainy periods. The climate of an
environment will determine what plants will grow
and what animals will inhabit it.
What is our climate in North Florida?

47. What is climate?
Climate is the general weather of an area over a long
period of time.
The climate of a region affects the
environments found there.
Let us take a look…

48. What is climate?
Climate is the general weather of an area
over a long period of time.
The climate of a region affects the
environments found there.

49. What are Factors that Affect Climate Zones?
ScienceSaurus Handbook p. 217
 Latitude or the distance of a place north
or south of the equator
 Elevation(altitude) or the distance of a
place above sea level
 Proximity to water
(closeness)

50. Latitude is the distance north or south of the
Equator. Latitude affects temperature.
Generally it is warmest
near the Equator and
coolest near the poles.
So the closer an area is
to the Equator, the
warmer the climate.
Factors Affecting Climate: Latitude
equator
north
south

51. Latitude √
 Latitude or the distance of a place north or south of
the equator, affects the temperatures that
commonly occur in an area.
 As the Sun warms the equator more than the poles,
climate varies with latitude.
 Temperatures are generally lower as your get
farther from the equator (higher latitudes).
This image shows how sea surface temperatures changes at
different latitudes. Red colors indicate warmer ocean water,
blues and purples indicate cooler ocean water.

52.  The climate is tropical near the Equator. The climate
is moderate in the temperate zones. The climate is
extremely cold near the poles.

53. Comparing Climates at the Same Latitude√
Typical Winter
San Diego 9º C 48ºF
Phoenix 5º C 41ºF
Typical Summer
San Diego 24º C 75ºF
Phoenix 41º C 106ºF
30° 30°
45°
45°

54. Elevation affects
climate.
Elevation is the height
of an area above sea
level.
Factors Affecting
Climate:
Elevation
What do you
notice in the
picture?

55. Elevation
Why do you think the top
of the nearby mountain
is covered in snow while
the plants in the
meadow are green?
The top of the mountain
is at a higher elevation,
therefore the
temperature is colder
than down in the
meadow.

56. Elevation
 Elevation or the distance of a place above sea
level, affects an area’s temperature.
 Temperatures generally decrease as elevation
increases – about 6.5º Celsius cooler for every
kilometer you climb.
 As a result, areas at high elevations, such as tall
mountains, are generally cooler than places closer
to sea level.

57. Mountains can also affect the amount of
precipitation that an area on either side
of a mountain receives called the
rain shadow effect.

58. How can Proximity to water affect a climate?
 Water temperature rises and falls much more slowly
than land or air temperatures.
 This is why air at the shore or beach is generally
cooler than air over land.
 In winter, the water is generally warmer than the air
over the land.
 The water helps to keep air temperatures from
changing a lot over land near the ocean. This
makes for mild climates in shore areas.
 Areas further inland generally have greater
differences in temperature from summer to winter.

59. Temperatures are usually milder near large bodies of water
such as oceans and large lakes. Water heats and cools at a
slower rate than land.
Factors Affecting Climate:
Proximity to Large Bodies of Water
Ocean water heats up during the summer. During the fall,
the ocean water slowly releases this heat and warms the
air. This means that temperature near the coast may not be
as cold as temperatures inland away from the water.
Also, the water does not get as hot or as cold as the land
does. How does this affect climate?

60. Climate Data for Key West, FL (2010)
Month
Average
High
Temperature
°C (°F)
Average
Precipitation
cm (in)
January 23.8 (74.8) 5.1 (2.0)
February 24.1 (75.4) 4.6 (1.8)
March 25.9 (78.6) 4.3 (1.7)
April 27.6 (81.7) 4.6 (1.8)
May 29.5 (85.1) 8.9 (3.5)
June 30.9 (87.6) 13.0 (5.1)
July 31.7 (89.1) 9.1 (3.6)
August 31.8 (89.2) 12.7 (5.0)
September 31.1 (88.0) 14.7 (5.8)
October 29.1 (84.4) 11.2 (4.4)
November 26.7 (80.0) 7.1 (2.8)
December 24.5 (76.1) 5.1 (2.0)
Key West, Florida is an island at the tip of
Florida. It is known as the southernmost city
in the United States. Key West is located at
24.55°N, which is very close to the tropical
climate zone. There are no mountains, but
it is surrounded by a large body of water.
•When is the hottest month? (°C)
•When is the coldest month?
•What month gets the least precipitation?
•What month gets the most precipitation?
•What can you infer about Key West’s climate
in the winter?
•What can you infer about Key West’s climate
in the summer?

61. Climate Data for Fargo, North Dakota
(2010)
Month
Average
High
Temperature
°C (°F)
Average
Precipitation
cm (in)
January -9.2 (15.4) 1.8 (0.7)
February -6.1 (21.1) 1.3 (0.5)
March 1.4 (34.6) 4.6 (1.8)
April 12.1 (53.8) 6.4 (2.5)
May 20.3 (68.5) 7.1 (2.8)
June 25.2 (77.4) 7.1 (2.8)
July 28.6 (83.4) 6.9 (2.7)
August 27.4 (81.3) 6.1 (2.4)
September 20.8 (69.4) 5.1 (2.0)
October 13.7 (56.7) 4.3 (1.7)
November 2.7 (36.8) 1.8 (0.7)
December -6.6 (20.1) 1.8 (0.7)
•When is the hottest month? (°C)
•When is the coldest month? (°C)
•What month gets the least
precipitation?
•What month gets the most
precipitation?
•What can you infer about Fargo’s
climate in the winter?
•What can you infer about Fargo’s
climate in the summer?
Fargo, North Dakota is a city found in
the Great Plains of the United States.
Fargo is located at 46.89° N, which is in
the northern part of the temperate
climate zone. There are no mountains
or large bodies of water nearby.

62. • How do the winter temperatures in Fargo compare to the winter temperatures in Key
West?
• In which city would it most likely snow? How do you know?
• How would you describe the climate where you live?
Climate Data for Key West, FL (2010)
Month
Average High
Temperature
°C (°F)
Average
Precipitation
cm (in)
January 23.8 (74.8) 5.1 (2.0)
February 24.1 (75.4) 4.6 (1.8)
March 25.9 (78.6) 4.3 (1.7)
April 27.6 (81.7) 4.6 (1.8)
May 29.5 (85.1) 8.9 (3.5)
June 30.9 (87.6) 13.0 (5.1)
July 31.7 (89.1) 9.1 (3.6)
August 31.8 (89.2) 12.7 (5.0)
September 31.1 (88.0) 14.7 (5.8)
October 29.1 (84.4) 11.2 (4.4)
November 26.7 (80.0) 7.1 (2.8)
December 24.5 (76.1) 5.1 (2.0)
Climate Data for Fargo, North Dakota (2010)
Month
Average High
Temperature
°C (°F)
Average
Precipitation
cm (in)
January -9.2 (15.4) 1.8 (0.7)
February -6.1 (21.1) 1.3 (0.5)
March 1.4 (34.6) 4.6 (1.8)
April 12.1 (53.8) 6.4 (2.5)
May 20.3 (68.5) 7.1 (2.8)
June 25.2 (77.4) 7.1 (2.8)
July 28.6 (83.4) 6.9 (2.7)
August 27.4 (81.3) 6.1 (2.4)
September 20.8 (69.4) 5.1 (2.0)
October 13.7 (56.7) 4.3 (1.7)
November 2.7 (36.8) 1.8 (0.7)
December -6.6 (20.1) 1.8 (0.7)

63. What is the biggest factor that influences
weather and climate worldwide?
Sun
 Its heat travels in all directions from the
Sun and is the ultimate source of all
energy on Earth and our seasons.
 Its energy is responsible for all sorts of
weather events.
 Wind occurs when sunlight heats the
ground, which heats the air above it,
which rises, so that cool air whisks in to
take its place.
The Sun’s Angle on Different Parts of the Earth

64. What do you notice in the pictures of these
three different environments?
Weather Characteristics of
Different Environments

65. Deserts are usually very dry, but they can be either
cold or hot.
Less than 25 cm of rain may fall each year in a
desert.
How does this affect the environment?
Weather in the Desert

66. Weather in a Swamp
Swamps are usually located in warm and wet
environments.
The swamps of the Florida Everglades contribute to
the warm and humid weather conditions.
How does this affect the environment?

67. Weather in the Mountains
Mountains can have different climates.
The mountain tops usually have cool temperatures
and low humidity.
The base of the mountains will have the climate of
the surrounding area.
How does this affect the environment?

68. How Do Different Environments’ Climate Differ?
Environment High
Temperature
Low
Temperature
Precipitation
Desert 113 °F
(45 °C)
32 °F
(0 °C)
Very dry - receives less
than 25 cm (16 in) of
rain each year
Tundra Summer
45 - 50°F
Winter
- 20 - 30 ° F
(-° C)
30 to 85 cm
Temperate
Grassland
Summer can
be well over
38°C (100° F)
Winter can
be as low as
-40° C (-40°
F)
50.8 to 88.9 cm (20-35
inches) More rain than
deserts, less rain than
forests
Tropical
Rainforest
80–82ºF
(27–28ºC)
Very wet – receives 120
to 650 cm (-- in) of rain
each year

69. Discovery Exploration: Types of Climates

70. Three Basic Climate Zones
Factors that determine Climate Zones are
temperature, humidity & precipitation

71. What are the Three Main Climate Zones?
ScienceSaurus Handbook p. 216

72. Polar
Temperature – cold
Humidity - dry
Precipitation - minimal

73. The climate is extremely cold near the poles.

74. Polar Climates
Polar climates are cold and dry, with long,
dark winters.
Average monthly temperature is below
freezing (0° C, 32° F) for 8 to 10 months.
Maximum summer temperature is no more
than 10 °C (42° F) .
There are short burst of vegetation when snow
melts that includes lichen, moss, some
flowering plants.
There are no trees.

75. Temperate
Temperature –moderate; warm summers, cool winters
Humidity – wet or dry
Precipitation – year- round
Temperate
Temperate

76. The climate is moderate in the temperate zones.

77. Temperate Climates
 Temperate climates have warm summers and
cool winters with year-round rain or snow.
 Temperate forests are characterized by
deciduous trees, which lose their leaves during the
winter.

78. Tropical
Temperature – warm
Humidity – wet or dry
Precipitation – wet or dry
Near the equator is the hottest point on Earth!!

79. The climate is tropical near the Equator.

80. Tropical Climates
 Tropical rainforests are found in regions near the
equator. Here, the climate is hot and wet all year,
with temperatures remaining at around 80–82ºF (27–
28ºC).
 Rainforests: As the name suggests, rainforests
receive a lot of rain. The temperature stays warm in
the rainforest all year long

81. colder
colder
warmer

82. Climate Zones
Climate
1. Polar
2. Temperate
3. Tropical
Climate Conditions
A. hot and wet all year
B. very cold and dry all
year
C. mild to cold winters
and mild to dry hot
summers

83. Concept Review: Climates
Why are climates different in different regions of the
world?
Climate depends on three factors: The region’s nearness to
bodies of water, the elevation of the land, and the way the sun
hits the region of Earth.
The way the sun hits the Earth’s region determines its weather
and climate. Near the equator, the sun hits the Earth directly.
This makes climates near the equator warm. The sun hits the
Earth less directly north and south of the equator. Climates north
and south of the equator tend to be cooler.
If a region is near a large body of water, sometimes the
climate is more moist and cooler.
If a region is near a mountain range, sometimes the climate on
one side of the mountain is different than the climate on the
other side of the mountain.

84. Concept Review: Types of Climates
1. What characterizes a polar climate?
 Answer: Polar climates have cold temperatures.
They can be either snowy or very dry.
2. What characterizes a tropical climate?
 Answer: A tropical climate is warm, and has wet air
and a lot of precipitation.
3. What characterizes a temperate climate?
 Answer: A temperate climate has moderate
precipitation and has a range of temperatures.

85. Sample FCAT 2.0 Question SC.E.5.7.3 Florida Achieves
1) Which answer correctly explains the difference
between sleet and hail?
A. Sleet is usually part of a thunderstorm, and hail
comes from thin layers of rain clouds.
B. Sleet is smaller than hail and usually falls in the
winter, while hail usually falls in the summer.
C. Sleet and hail are the same except that sleet
usually falls in summer and hail usually falls in
winter.
D. Sleet is snow that forms as it falls through cold air, and
hail is rain that freezes when it hits the ground.

86. Sample FCAT 2.0 Question SC.E.5.7.3 Florida Achieves
2) As the weather gets colder, the air pressure usually
goes up. Why does this happen?
A. As the temperature drops, the air takes up more space and
presses down harder on the ground.
B. Colder weather makes the air denser, and the increased
weight of the air means that there is more air pressure.
C. Cold weather causes Earth to cool, and the heat that leaves
Earth pushes against the air and increases pressure.
D.When the weather is colder, the clouds weigh more as ice
begins to form. The heavier clouds increase the air pressure.

87. Sample FCAT 2.0 Question SC.E.5.7.3 Florida Achieves
3) Which answer choice correctly lists
environments from most dry to least dry?
A. desert, tundra, grassland, rainforest
B. grassland, rainforest, desert, tundra
C. tundra, rainforest, grassland, desert
D. rainforest, grassland, tundra, desert

88. Sample FCAT 2.0 Question SC.E.5.7.3 Florida Achieves
4) Which answer choice lists the weather
conditions that would most likely result in
snow?
A.warm temperature, light winds, low humidity
B.low humidity, freezing temperature, light clouds
C.freezing temperature, light clouds, heavy winds
D.freezing temperature, heavy clouds, high
humidity

89. Sample FCAT 2.0 Question SC.E.5.7.1 Florida Achieves
5) Water runs down creeks and rivers until it flows
into the ocean. At what stage in the water cycle does
the water return to the creeks and rivers?
A. condensation
B. evaporation
C. precipitation
D. vapor formation

90. Sample FCAT 2.0 Question SC.E.5.7.1 Florida Achieves
6) Which of the following best describes what
clouds are made of?
A.fog that has risen from the ground
B.large amounts of water that has evaporated
C.water vapor that has condensed into droplets
D.rain or snow that has been pushed together by wind

91. Sample FCAT 2.0 Question SC.E.5.7.1 Florida Achieves
7) Which answer best explains why clouds usually
form high in the sky?
A. It is cold enough there for the water vapor to begin
condensing.
B. It is warm enough there for evaporated water to
expand into clouds.
C. It is dry enough there for precipitation to form from
condensed water vapor.
D. It is windy enough there for water droplets to get
pushed together into clouds.

92. Sample FCAT 2.0 Question SC.E.5.7.1 Florida Achieves
8) Hurricanes generally produce a great deal of precipitation.
Where do these storms collect the moisture needed to
produce so much precipitation?
A.from water evaporating quickly off the warm ocean
surface
B.from the energy of ocean currents moving water into the
air
C. from cold ocean water meeting warm land and
producing clouds
D.from rain condensing as the hurricane passes over high
mountains

93. http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/weathe

94. Interactive Sites to Explore
http://interactivesites.weebly.com/seasons--weather.html
http://science.dadeschools.net/byod/students/elStudents/
Quarter 3
http://scied.ucar.edu/weather
http://scijinks.jpl.nasa.gov//

95. Weather & Climate ResourcesVideos:
http://videoclips.mrdonn.org/weather.html
http://www.teachersdomain.org/asset/idptv11_vid_d4kwea/
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/science/earth-sci/climate-weather-sci/
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/kids/forces-of-nature-kids/weather-101-kids/
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/weather/clouds.html
http://weatherthings.com/TeacherVideos.html
Air pressure act:
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/jetstream/atmos/ll_engagement.htm
http://www.sercc.com/education_files/aer_fall_01.pdf
NASA Our World:
http
://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/nasaeclips/search.html?terms=What%20is%20weather%3F
Weather Quizzes:
Weather quiz: http://www.neok12.com/quiz/SEASON04
Instruments quiz: http://www.neok12.com/quiz/SEASON03

96. Making Weather
Instruments
Weather Stations:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/wwatch/index.htm
Barometer:
http://www.sercc.com/education_files/barometer.pdf
http://homepage.eircom.net/~
kogrange/6th_ys_2009_pressure7_barometer.html
Wind vane: http
://www.ciese.org/curriculum/weatherproj2/en/docs/windvane.shtml
Wind scale: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/sto/WindTable.php
Finding Cloud Charts: http://scool.larc.nasa.gov/

97. Weather Sites for Kids
 http://www.edheads.org/activities/weather/index.shtml
 http://weather.weatherbug.com/weather-
education/exploration_zone.asp?focus=2
 http://weatherwizkids.com/
 http://scijinks.jpl.nasa.gov/weather-menu
 http://www.eo.ucar.edu/webweather/
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/whatisweather/
 http://www.scilinks.org/Harcourt_Hsp/HspStudentRetrieve.aspx?
Code=HSP103
 http://www.internet4classrooms.com/science_elem_weather.h
tm
 http://www.fi.edu/weatherED/

98. Discovery Education
Resources
 Exploration: Types of Climates
 Reading Passage: A Trip Through Two
Climate Zones
 eBook: A Trip to the Tropics