Components of Weather

Geography: KS3, topic 5.1.2

Components of Weather

Meteorologists usually measure and record seven different aspects of the weather.

Why measure weather?

Why measure weather?

  • Meteorologists usually measure and record seven different aspects of the weather.
  • Meteorologists use these measurements to make weather forecasts.
  • Weather forecasts are used by:
  • Pilots, farmers, cavers, tourists etc.
What is measured?

What is measured?

  • Temperature.
  • Precipitation.
  • Sunshine.
  • Wind.
  • Cloud cover.
  • Humidity.
  • Air pressure.

Test yourself on Components of Weather

  • What is the name of someone who measures and records weather?

  • Which of the following is NOT something measured by meteorologists?

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