What is Weather?

Weather refers to the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere in a particular place. It includes temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation, and other factors that affect our environment.

Types of Weather

There are several types of weather that you should be familiar with:

• Sunny: When the sun is shining and there are no clouds in the sky.
• Cloudy: When the sky is covered with clouds and the sun may be hidden.
• Rainy: When water falls from the clouds in the form of rain.
• Snowy: When precipitation falls as snowflakes instead of rain.
• Stormy: When there are strong winds, thunder, lightning, and heavy rain or snow.
• Foggy: When the air is full of thick mist that makes it difficult to see clearly.
• Windy: When the air is in motion and you can feel a breeze or strong gusts of wind.

Measuring Weather

Weather is measured using different instruments:

• Thermometer: Measures temperature.
• Barometer: Measures air pressure.
• Hygrometer: Measures humidity.
• Anemometer: Measures wind speed.
• Rain gauge: Measures the amount of precipitation.

How Weather Affects Us

Weather affects our daily lives in many ways. It can determine what we wear, how we travel, and what activities we can do. Extreme weather conditions may also impact our safety and the environment around us.

Study Guide

Here are some key points to remember about weather:

1. Define weather and list its components.
2. Name and describe different types of weather.
3. Identify the instruments used to measure weather.
4. Explain how weather affects our daily lives.

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