Social sciences 2 unit 3
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The document discusses weather, weather instruments, climate, and the atmosphere. It defines weather as the daily conditions at a specific time and lists examples of appropriate clothing and activities for different weather types. It also describes common instruments used to measure and forecast weather such as barometers, thermometers, and weather satellites. Climate is defined as conditions over a long period of time and examples of different climates like tropical rainforests and deserts are provided. Finally, it outlines the layers of the atmosphere starting closest to Earth with the troposphere where weather occurs and moving up through the stratosphere, mesosphere, and beyond.
Social sciences 2 unit 3
- 1. Weather Weather is the daily conditions of a specific time.
- 2. If it’s windy we can fly a kite.
- 3. If it’s rainy we need an umbrella and rainboots.
- 4. If it’s sunny we need to protect our skin with sun cream.
- 5. If it’s snowy we need gloves and a scarf.
- 6. If it’s stormy we need to stay inside the house.
- 7. If it’s foggy we need to drive safely.
- 8. Weather Instruments We use different instruments to forecast the weather.
- 9. A barometer is used to measure the air pressure.
- 10. A rain gauge is used to measure rain.
- 11. A thermometer is used to measure the temperature.
- 12. A weather satellite is used to monitor the weather.
- 13. A wind vane is used to show wind direction.
- 14. Climate Climate is the conditions in a place over a long period of time.
- 15. Tropical rainforest has hot and wet climate.
- 16. Sahara desert has hot and dry climate.
- 17. Antartica has cold and dry climate.
- 18. Atmosphere 18 The atmosphere is a layer of gasses surrounding the Earth.
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- 20. 20 The troposphere is closest to the Earth. The weather is here.
- 21. 21 The stratosphere protects the Earth from sun rays.
- 22. 22 The mesosphere is a very cold part of the atmosphere.
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