weather elements
Weather
“ Weather is the condition of the climate in a particular place at a particular time.”
The weather is all around us, all the time. It is an important part of our lives and one that we cannot control. Instead the weather often controls how and where we live, what we do, what we wear and what we eat. Someone who studies the weather is called a meteorologist. Weather predictions are made by forecasters who you see on television.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WEATHER AND CLIMATE
Weather is the day-to-day conditions of a particular place.
Climate is often spoken about at the same time as weather, but it is something quite different. The climate is the common, average weather conditions at a particular place over a long period of time (for example, more than 30 years). We learn about different climates around the world. Deserts have a hot and dry climate while the Antarctic has a very cold and dry climate.
WEATHER IS MADE UP OF DIFFERENT THINGS. DIFFERENT TYPES OF WEATHER
WIND
The earth’s atmosphere and air around us is always moving. Wind is simply moving air. Sometimes it moves slowly creating a gentle breeze. Other times it can move faster creating stronger, more powerful winds. We cannot see the wind, but we can see what it does to trees outside and kites on the beach. If you are outside on a windy day you can sometimes feel the wind on your face. It may be so windy that it is difficult to walk.Both the direction and speed of the wind should be measured for weather observations.
WIND DIRECTION
One of the oldest pieces of equipment used to measure weather is a wind vane.
This wind or weather vane is usually made from a strong material, (like metal) and placed above ground, usually on top of a building. The wind vane will show clearly the 4 principle directions of the compass: North, East, South and West, and have a moveable arm that can point in any direction. Once true north is known (using a compass), the wind direction can be found
“ Weather is the condition of the climate in a particular place at a particular time.”
The weather is all around us, all the time. It is an important part of our lives and one that we cannot control. Instead the weather often controls how and where we live, what we do, what we wear and what we eat. Someone who studies the weather is called a meteorologist. Weather predictions are made by forecasters who you see on television.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WEATHER AND CLIMATE
Weather is the day-to-day conditions of a particular place.
Climate is often spoken about at the same time as weather, but it is something quite different. The climate is the common, average weather conditions at a particular place over a long period of time (for example, more than 30 years). We learn about different climates around the world. Deserts have a hot and dry climate while the Antarctic has a very cold and dry climate.
WEATHER IS MADE UP OF DIFFERENT THINGS. DIFFERENT TYPES OF WEATHER
WIND
The earth’s atmosphere and air around us is always moving. Wind is simply moving air. Sometimes it moves slowly creating a gentle breeze. Other times it can move faster creating stronger, more powerful winds. We cannot see the wind, but we can see what it does to trees outside and kites on the beach. If you are outside on a windy day you can sometimes feel the wind on your face. It may be so windy that it is difficult to walk.Both the direction and speed of the wind should be measured for weather observations.
WIND DIRECTION
One of the oldest pieces of equipment used to measure weather is a wind vane.
This wind or weather vane is usually made from a strong material, (like metal) and placed above ground, usually on top of a building. The wind vane will show clearly the 4 principle directions of the compass: North, East, South and West, and have a moveable arm that can point in any direction. Once true north is known (using a compass), the wind direction can be found