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Weather Observations - Precipitation

When look outside, you have to decide what you are going to wear. If it is sunny, you probably put on something that will keep you cooler.

What will you wear if it is raining?

Will you wear the same clothing if it is snowing?

Rain and snow are two forms of precipitation.

What kind of relationship is there between the air temperature and the precipitation? Your goal will be to record data and find out if such a relationship exists. Complete the chart below - realize that it will take you several weeks to notice any changes.

Date Air temperature Kind of precipitation
Rain Snow
       
       
       
       

What relationship exists between the air temperature and the kind of precipitation that falls?

Is it warmer when rain or when snow is falling?

What would happen if it was raining and then the air got colder?

Utah State Office of Education This Sci-ber Text was developed by the Utah State Office of Education and Glen Westbroek.