Vocabulary
what the air is like at a certain time and place
weather
Which tool measures temperature?
barometer, anemometer, thermometer, wind vane
thermometer
What is the water cycle?
the path water takes between the atmosphere and Earth's surface
Why are there different climates on Earth?
water that falls to the ground from the atmosphere
precipitation
How can you describe weather?
precipitation, wind, air pressure, air temperature
What do you call water in the atmosphere that is a gas?
water vapor
Which words best describes the ocean side of a mountain?
hot, cold, dry, wet
a collection of tiny water drops or ice crystals in the air
cloud
How do we predict weather?
using special tools: weather balloons, satellites
Can you name all of the steps in the water cycle?
evaporation, condensation, water falls, water flows
Why are some climate's warmer than others?
The sun's rays strike different places on Earth differently
the pattern of weather at a certain place over a long period of time
climate
What is the freezing temperature of water?
32 F
What are some kinds of severe weather?
tornado, hurricane, blizzard, thunderstorm
Can animals predict the weather?
No
time of the year with different weather patterns
season