February 18, 2016
‘CLIMATE vs.
WEATHER”
CLIMATE WEATHER

WEATHER is the state of the
atmosphere at a given time and
place with regard to temperature,
air pressure, humidity, wind,
cloudiness, and precipitation. The
term weather is restricted to
conditions over short periods of
time; conditions over long periods
are referred to as climate.

CLIMATE is the common,
average weather conditions at
a particular place over a long
period of time. 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.

METEOROLOGY is the study of weather.
CLIMATOLOGY is the study of climate.

TEMPERATURE is a measure of the degree of
hotness of the air. It is generally highest in
the tropics and lowest near the poles. It’s the
measure of how cold or hot somewhere is.

What are the
WEATHER
INSTRUMENT
S?

WEATHER INSTRUMENTS
WEATHER
INSTRUMENTS
FUNCTIONS/USES
1.
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7.
Please take-note of the
uses/functions of the
different weather
instruments.

THERMOMETER measures
the air temperature. Most
thermometers are closed glass
tubes containing liquids such as
alcohol or mercury. When air
around the tube heats the liquid,
the liquid expands and moves up
the tube. A scale then shows
what the actual temperature is.

BAROMETER
measures air pressure. It
tells us whether or not
the pressure is rising or
falling. A rising barometer
means sunny and dry
conditions, while a falling
barometer means stormy
and wet conditions.

ANEMOMETER
measures wind speed.
The cups catch the wind.
Turning a dial attached to
the instrument. The dial
shows the wind speed.

WINDSOCK is used
to measure or to get
the wind direction. It
Indicates the Direction
that Wind Originates
From.

WIND VANE
is an instrument
that determines
the direction from
which the wind is
blowing.

WEATHER
BALLOON
measures weather
conditions up in
the atmosphere.

HYGROMETER measures
the water vapor content of
air or the humidity. High
Humidity Indicates Warmer
Temperatures, While Low
Humidity Indicates Cooler
Temperatures

RAIN GAUGE
measures the amount of
rain that has fallen over
a specific time period.
Rain-Gauges indicate the
amount of Precipitation
that is released by the
atmosphere
.

CLOUD MIRROR
is used to measure the
percentage of cloud
cover. a cloud mirror
estimates the amount
of cloud coverage in
the sky.

WEATHER MAPS
indicate atmospheric
conditions above a
large portion/part on
the Earth’s surface.
Meteorologists use
weather maps to
forecast the weather.

WEATHER
SATELLITES
are used to photograph
and track large-scale air
movements. Then,
meteorologists compile
and analyze the data
with the help of
computers.

OUR EYES. These
are one of the best
ways to help detect
the weather. Keep an
eye at the sky and we’ll
usually be on top of
weather conditions.

•Thermometer
•Barometer
•Anemometer
•Windsock
•Wind Vane
•Weather Balloon
•Hygrometer
•Rain Gauge
•Cloud Mirror
•Weather Maps
•Weather Satellite
•Our Eyes
WEATHER INSTRUMENTS

WEATHER STATION is the place where all
data about the weather are being gathered
and evaluated. They are also the one who is
responsible in informing the people about the
daily weather condition of the country.
In the Philippines we also have our own
weather station. Do you know what is it?

PHILIPPINE
ATMOSPHERIC
GEOPHYSICAL AND
ASTRONOMICAL
SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION.

PAGASA is a Philippine national institution
dedicated to provide flood and typhoon warnings,
public weather forecasts and advisories,
meteorological, astronomical, climatological, and
other specialized information and services
primarily for the protection of life and property and
in support of economic, productivity and
sustainable development.

WEATHER or CLIMATE
1. Cirrus clouds presently cover the sky.
2. Thunderstorm
3. Hot. Wet summer
4. Prolonged dry period
5. Cold month of February

COMPLETE THE STATEMENTS:
1. ___________measures the amount of rain that
has fallen over a specific time period.
2. ___________measures wind speed.
3. ___________ measures the water vapor
content of air or the humidity.
4. ___________ measures air pressure.
5. ___________measures the amount of rain that
has fallen over a specific time period.