Week in Review
5th Grade Hybrid learning
Temperature--Need to Know
Temperature is:
- measured by a thermometer
- affected by the sun and how close it is to the earth
Clouds:
- reflect the sun's energy
- keep the temperature cool by preventing the sun's energy to warm up the atmosphere
- without them, the earth heats up much faster
Land & Water:
- Land can be heated and cooled faster than water
- It takes 5 times more energy to heat up water than to heat up soil
Preview of Next Week
Humidity Types
Relative Humidity
- percentage of water vapor in the air relative to the maximum amount that could be present (before the water turns to precipitation)
High Humidity
- When the air reaches 100% humidity, it produces water or precipitation (rain or snow)
Low Humidity
- no or very little water is present
- earth always has at least 1% humidity EVEN IN THE DESERT
Radar image
Radar uses sound to bounce off water vapor in the atmosphere.
Our Weather
Local weather news stations can give you more info. on local trends and climate.
Extension
Farmers sometimes rely on trends for weather and planning their crops. A Farmer's Almanac compiles weather data from years past and determines when weather makers will happen.
Where can I go with questions?
- Ask your science teacher.
- Science Facts for Kids
- Weather Whiz Kids