To change Celsius to Fahrenheit:
1) multiply the Celsius temperature by 9/5
2) add 32 to the remaining number
E.g., 10 degrees Celsius = 10/1 x 9/5 = 90/5, 90 divided by 5 = 18, 18 + 32 = 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Change Fahrenheit to Celsius
To change Fahrenheit to Celsius:
1) subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature
2) multiply the remaining number by 5/9
E.g., 90 degrees Fahrenheit - 32 = 58, then 58/1 x 5/9 = 290/9, 290 divided by 9 = 32 degrees Celsius.
1) subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature
2) multiply the remaining number by 5/9
E.g., 90 degrees Fahrenheit - 32 = 58, then 58/1 x 5/9 = 290/9, 290 divided by 9 = 32 degrees Celsius.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Rip current
A rip current is a strong, narrow current that flows outward from the shore.
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Earth Terms,
Weather Terms
Weather - trivia 8
1) What is the temperature of absolute zero?
a) -458.67 degrees Fahrenheit
b) -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit
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a) -458.67 degrees Fahrenheit
b) -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit
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Weather Trivia
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Alberta clipper
An Alberta clipper is a fast moving area of low pressure that originates in Alberta, Canada. They bring gusty winds, cold air, and light snow.
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Weather Terms
Tornado alley
Tornado alley is an area that gets the most tornadoes in the United States. It is located in the central part of the country in a mostly north-south area from central Texas to Nebraska and Iowa.
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Weather Terms
Weather - trivia 7
1) What are the winds in a category 5 hurricane?
a) 157 mph or greater
b) 152 mph or greater
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a) 157 mph or greater
b) 152 mph or greater
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Weather Trivia
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Squall line
A squall line is a long line of thunderstorms that forms along or ahead of cold fronts.
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Weather Terms
Snowpack
Snowpack is the annual accumulation of packed snow at higher elevations.
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Weather Terms
Sea breeze
A sea breeze is a daytime cooling breeze that blows from the sea to the land.
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Weather Terms
Wind speed
Wind speed is the measurement of the movement of air. It is given in miles per hour and knots.
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Weather Terms
Whiteout
A whiteout is when visibility is reduced to near zero by snow, usually occuring in a blizzard.
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Weather Terms
Heat index
Heat index is the combination of air temperature and humidity. It gives a description of what the temperature actually feels like to us.
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Weather Terms
Erosion
Erosion is the movement of soil and rock from one area to another. Winds and water are causes of erosion.
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Earth Terms
Absolute zero
Absolute zero is the temperature at which all atomic motion should cease. It is -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Earth Terms,
Weather Terms
Waterspout
A waterspout is a tornado over water. They are usually much weaker than tornadoes over land.
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Storms,
Weather Terms
Supercell
A supercell is a thunderstorm with a persistent rotating updraft. They produce large hail, damaging winds, and strong tornadoes.
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Storms,
Weather Terms
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Severe thunderstorm
A severe thunderstorm is a thunderstorm that has winds of 58 mph or more, hail of 1 inch or larger, or funnel clouds/tornadoes.
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Storms,
Weather Terms
Severe thunderstorm warning
A severe thunderstorm warning means a severe thunderstorm has actually been spotted, either on the radar or by spotters in the specified warning area.
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Storm Watches and Warnings,
Weather Terms
Severe thunderstorm watch
A severe thunderstorm watch means weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
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Storm Watches and Warnings,
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Tornado warning
A tornado warning means a tornado has actually been spotted on the radar or by spotters in the specified warning area.
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Tornado watch
A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in and close to the specified watch area.
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Storm Watches and Warnings,
Weather Terms
Slush
Slush is made up of ice or snow and liquid water. It can mix with dirt and give a brown appearance in streets. Slush occurs when warmer temperatures cause snow and ice to melt.
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Weather Terms
Black ice
Black ice is a thin, almost transparent ice coating found on road surfaces in cold weather.
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Weather Terms