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Learning the GLOBE Protocols  Note-taking Guide
 
Answer this set of questions to help you learn about The GLOBE Program, GLOBE Measurements, and how to use GLOBE data.   Be sure to write all appropriate answers as complete sentences. 

Part I  Precipitation

1.  What is the meaning of the word  Precipitation?
 
 

2.  What instrument is used to measure precipitation?
 

3.  Name 4 different kinds of precipitation -

4.  How does rain develop?
 
 
 
 
 
 


Part II   Temperature Measurements

Definitions

    Current Temperature  -
 

    Maximum Temperature  -
 

    Minimum Temperature  -
 

Part III. Label the Thermometer  questions 1-5
           Note: Read the temperatures - don't just copy answers!
 


 
 


Part III   Cloud Type and Cloud Cover

Part 1.  Cloud Type

1. Descriptive cloud terms - Latin roots from The Cloud Catalog:
            CIRRUS -
            CUMULUS -
            STRATUS -
            NIMBUS -

2.  What is the range of heights for high clouds?  __________ km   _____ feet
      Name the three types of HIGH clouds.

3.  What is the range of height for middle clouds?  _____km   ________ feet
         Name the two types of middle clouds 4.  What is the range of heights for low clouds?   ________km   _____ feet
       Name the three types of low clouds 5.  Name 2 types of clouds that produce rain Part II  Cloud Cover

1.  List the four categories of cloud cover and tell the cover in tenths.  Convert tenths to percent (%).
 
Coverage Category
Coverage in tenths
Percent coverage
     
   
     
     

2.   Why is it difficult to estimate the percent of cloud cover accurately?   Explain by describing the problem
you see in the estimating cloud cover picture.