Temperature is the measurement of hotness and

 Temperature is the measurement of hotness and coldness of the air.
Temperature is high on a fine weather and low during rainy days. It can
be measured using a thermometer with a measurement demonstrate in
degrees Celsius (
o
C).
 Wind direction is the track from which the wind is blast. This can be
determined by using a wine vane .
 Wind speed may be brisk or moderate. Occasionally it blows mildly but at
the other times it blows fast-moving. Anemometer measures the wind
speed.
 Clouds are formed when water vapor precipitate on dust and salt particles
in air. The four major types of clouds – stratus, cumulus, cirrus, and
nimbus.
 Precipitation occurs when there is too much condensation, water will
descend in different forms such as rain, snow, hail, sleet. Rain can be
measured using a rain gauge .
 Weather chart tells about weather components that determine the weather
condition at any given time.
 Weather report is important. It gives accurate data on air temperature, wind
speed and direction and the sky condition.
Remember
determines the
directions from
which the wind
is blowing
measures air
temperature
measures air
pressure
collect and
measure the
amount of
precipitation
measures wind
speed
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 Knowledge of the weather forecast for the day helps people make necessary
preparations. In case of stormy weather, they are advised to stay at home
and take necessary precautions. They store enough food, prepare the
flashlights, candles, water, and other needs in case there is a need for
evacuation. It also influences the kind of food they eat and the activities they
do.
Direction: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on
page 10.
____1. The condition of the atmosphere at a given place and time is called ____.
____2. If a wind vane is used to measure the wind direction, which instrument is
used to calculate the wind speed?