1. The document discusses weather elements such as temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and cloud cover. It also describes how these elements are measured using instruments like a thermometer, rain gauge, and anemometer. 2. Common types of clouds are described as cirrus, cumulonimbus, cumulus, and stratus. The Stevenson screen, used to shelter instruments, is also characterized. 3. The difference between weather and climate is explained as weather referring to short term atmospheric conditions while climate describes average conditions over a long period.

1. Weather and Climate A Course for S1

3. How do we measure the weather ? Temperature Precipitation Air Pressure Wind Speed Wind Direction Cloud Type Cloud Cover Visibility Max & Min. Thermometer Rain Gauge Barometer Anemometer Wind Vane Observation Observation Observation

5. Name all of the following instruments

6. What type of cloud is this ? Found at high altitudes - CIRRUS

7. What type of cloud is this ? They rise to very great heights and are associated with thunderstorms - CUMULONIMBUS

8. What type of cloud is this ? Often known as fair-weather clouds - CUMULUS

9. What type of cloud is this ? Fog-like cloud near the ground - STRATUS.