What type of clouds are these?
Cumulus - Medium or low level clouds that are round shaped or in ‘rolls’
What type of clouds are these?
Cumulonimbus - Tall upward shaped clouds that often cause rain, thunder and lightning
What type of clouds are these?
Cirrus - A cloud made of thin, wispy strands
What type of clouds are these?
Nimbostratus - Large, thick, grey or black clouds that often produce rain
Name 3 ways that scientists collect weather data?
AMeDAS Rainfall Data, Satellite Cloud Images, Thermometer, Rain Gauge, Wind Data, Sunlight Data
What is the real name for a weather person/ scientist?
Meteorologist
The more (wind / clouds) there are in the sky, the higher chance of rain there is.
Clouds
True/ False - Even within one day, the shape and amount of cloud can change.
True
True/ False - In the morning and evening, the amount and shape of clouds is exactly the same.
False
We can determine if the weather is ‘sunny’ or cloudy’ by dividing the sky into __________________ and look at the __________________ of clouds.
10 - Parts/ Amount
If clouds occupy 0-8 parts of the sky, we say it is _________________.
Sunny
If clouds occupy 9-10 parts of the sky, we say it is __________________.
Cloudy
What weather information would you give to people in Nagoya?
There is rainfall between 1 - 4 mm, you can go outside but take a jacket and maybe an umbrella.
What weather information would you give to people in Sapporo?
There is no rainfall in Sapporo, you can be outside without an umbrella or coat.
What weather information would you give to people in Kanazawa?
There is rainfall between 15 - 30 mm, it will be wet so try to stay inside or make sure you have an umbrella and a jacket.
What weather information would you give to people in Sapporo?
There is very little clouds in Sapporo, it will be sunny so make sure you wear sun cream!!
