English
Science
Learn the following
question and answer for review on 20/4/2017.
1. Write
some instruments used to measure the weather condition?
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Thermometer – Measures atmospheric temperature.
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Anemometer - Measures wind speed.
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Wind vane or weather vane – Determines wind
direction.
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Rain gauge – Measures the amount of rain.
·
Barometer – Measure air pressure
2. What
are clouds? What are the types of clouds?
Clouds are collection of droplets of
water floating in air.
Types of clouds
·
Stratus – Flat, grey cloud. Found in the
lower level can be seen early in the morning and late in the afternoon
·
Cirrus – These are thin, curly and feathery
clouds. Formed high up in the sky where air is thin.
·
Cumulus – These clouds are heaped and fluffy
like cotton. When this becomes too big bring bad weather.
·
Nimbus – These are rain clouds. Appears
grey, blue or blackish. Composed of big droplets ready to open as rain.
S.St
Revise the unit ‘Seasons and Festivals’ for an oral
review on Thursday, 20-04-17.
