Back to: Basic Science Primary 6
WELCOME TO CLASS
Weather is the state of a particular environment at a given period of time.
Climate is the weather condition of a place over a long period of time.
NOTE: A person that studies the weather and predict the weather is called a Meteorologist or weather forecaster.
WEATHER SYMBOLS
Meteorologist make use of these symbols when recording and forecasting weather.
The following are some of the symbols used to observe the condition of weather:
- Sunny
- Rainy
- Cold
- Cloudy
- Lighting
- Hot
Factors Affecting Weather
- Wind
- Sunshine
- Rainfall
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Cloud
- Atmospheric pressure
WEATHER RECORDS
Weather Instrument and its function
| S/N | INSTRUMENT | USES |
| 1 | Thermometer | Used to measure the temperature of a person. |
| 2 | Barometer | Used to measure the pressure of the atmosphere |
| 3 | Anemometer | It is used to measure the speed of the wind |
| 4 | Rain gauge | It is used to measure the quantity or amount of rainfall |
| 5 | Hygrometer | Used to measure water vapour in the air |
| 6 | Clock | It is used to show time |
| 7 | Photometer | Used to measure light intensity. |
GENERAL EVALUATION
- Define weather
- Mention three weather instruments you know.
WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT
- Identify four factors affecting weather.
- Mention seven weather instruments and their uses
- Identify and write three simple weather symbols.