ADVANCED MERIT: WEATHER
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1. Explain the causes of the following:
a. Fog.
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b. Clouds.
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c. Dew.
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d. Rain.
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e. Snow.
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f. Sleet.
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g. Hail.
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h. Rainbows.
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i. Mirages.
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j. Northern Lights.
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k. Lightning.
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l. Thunder.
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2. Describe the following clouds:
a. Cirrus. __________________________________________________________________
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b. Stratus. _________________________________________________________________
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c. Cumulus. _________________________________________________________________
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d. Nimbus. __________________________________________________________________
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3. Demonstrate your ability to read a thermometer, barometer, and rain gauge. Explain
the importance of pressure and temperature in determining weeather conditions.
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4. Keep a daily log of the weather for 2 months. It should include dew and frost,
wind direction, temperature, cloud types, precipitation, and the times of sunrise
and sunset. Also include any records set for the area.
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5. Explain what precautions should be taken when expecting a tornado.
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6. Explain what precautions should be taken when expecting a hurricane.
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7. Visit a weather bureau and make a report on your trip.
(Attach to this worksheet)
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8. Give 3 Scripture references regarding the weather, such as rainbows, rain storms,
lightning, hail, snow, wind, or others.
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c. _____________________ _____:_____
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