VSC wk 3 Weather MB Submission

VSC Weather Merit Badge SUBMISSION

Use this form to submit your work. Each participating Scout must complete a SEPARATE form to receive credit. You do not have to complete every requirement here. You will receive credit for the requirements you do complete.
SCOUT'S FIRST NAME (as registered for the class)*
SCOUT'S LAST NAME (as registered for the class)*
EMAIL ADDRESS (Scout's or Parent's)*
example@example.com
Class Period*

If you completed the workbook, you may upload the file below and do not need to fill out the requirements below. If you do not submit the workbook, you can complete the questions below for requirements you did not complete during class.
UPLOAD YOUR WORKBOOK (optional)

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1. Define meteorology. Explain what weather is and what climate is. Discusshow the weather affects farmers, sailors, aviators, and the outdoor construction industry. Tell why weather forecasts are important to each of these groups.

2. Name five dangerous weather-related conditions. Give the safety rules for each when outdoors and explain the difference between a severe weather watch and a warning. Discuss the safety rules with your family.

Rows	SAFETY RULES
CONDITION 1
CONDITION 2
CONDITION 3
CONDITION 4
CONDITION 5

2. Explain the difference between a severe weather watch and a warning.

3. Explain the difference between high- and low-pressure systems in the atmosphere.Tell which is related to good and to poor weather.
3. Draw cross sections of acold front and a warm front, showing the location and movements of the cold and warm air, the frontal slope, the location and types of clouds associated with each type of front, and the location of precipitation. UPLOAD BELOW.

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4. Tell what causes wind, why it rains, and how lightning and hail are formed
5. Identify and describe clouds in the low, middle, and upper levels of theatmosphere. Relate these to specific types of weather.
6. Draw a diagram of the water cycle and label its major processes. Explain thewater cycle to your counselor. UPLOAD BELOW.

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7. Identify some human activities that can alter the environment, and describehow they affect the climate and people.
8. Describe how the tilt of Earth’s axis helps determine the climate of a regionnear the equator, near the poles, and across the area in between.

9. Do ONE of the following:

(a) Make one of the following instruments: wind vane, anemometer, rain
gauge, hygrometer. Keep a daily weather log for one week using information
from this instrument as well as from other sources such as local radio and
television stations, NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards, and internet sources
(with your parent’s permission). Record the following information at the same
time every day: wind direction and speed, temperature, precipitation, and
types of clouds. Be sure to make a note of any morning dew or frost. In the
log, also list the weather forecasts from radio or television at the same time
each day and show how the weather really turned out.

(b) Visit a National Weather Service office or talk with a local radio or television
weathercaster, private meteorologist, local agricultural extension service officer,
or university meteorology instructor. Find out what type of weather is most
dangerous or damaging to your community. Determine how severe weather
and flood warnings reach the homes in your community.
Upload a picture of your weather vane and your weather log for 1 week for req 9(a)

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10. Give a talk of at least five minutes to a group (such as your unit or a Cub
Scout pack) explaining the outdoor safety rules in the event of lightning,
flash floods, and tornadoes. Before your talk, share your outline with your
counselor for approval.

11. Find out about a weather-related career opportunity that interests you.Discuss with and explain to your counselor what training and educationare required for such a position, and the responsibilities required of sucha position.

I certify, on my honor as a Scout, that the answers here are my own work and completed to the best of my ability.*

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