What are conditions in the atmosphere at a given time and place called?
What is weather
100
If the sun is shining brightly there are no clouds in the sky, how would you describe the weather?
What is sunny
100
Which 2 words would you use to describe the climate of the desert?
What is hot and dry
100
This type of cloud is described as tall, puff, white clouds. They look like cotton or cauliflower. The base is usually flat and the top has high round curves. When the sun shines these clouds have a bright, white color
What are cumulus clouds
100
What do scientists use doppler radar to detect?
What is spinning movements of clouds
200
What is the average temperature and rainfall of an area over many years called?
What is climate
200
If the entire sky is covered by clouds and the sun is not visible, how would the weather be described?
What is overcast
200
Which 2 words would best describe the climate of the tropical rainforest
What is warm and wet
200
The name for this cloud means "to spread out". These clouds are flat and they spread out in a layer. They often look like odd shaped pancakes. They cover most of the sky overhead. Sometimes these clouds touch the ground and make fog.
What are stratus clouds
200
The meteorologist on television says that today will have a high of 56 degrees with a 25% chance of rain. What is being predicted?
What is the weather
300
Any form of water that falls from the sky is called?
What is precipitation
300
When liquid precipitation falls from the sky the weather would be described as __________?
What is rain
300
Fill in the blank: Land that is located near the _________ receives the most heat from the sun, which makes the climate in those regions hotter.
What is the equator
300
This type of cloud appears at very high altitudes in the sky. They are made of ice crystals. These clouds can be described as wispy, much like a feather. They have no clear shape. Pleasant weather usually occurs when these clouds are present.
What are cirrus clouds
300
When a cold front moves into an area, what is likely to occur?
Brief, heavy thunderstorms
400
Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?
a) anemometer
b) thermometer
c) rain gauge
d) wind vane
* Extra points if you can tell what the other choices are used for
What is a)anemometer
400
This severe weather is general found in the midwest, it is a sort of runaway convection cell. It moves across the group and can reach up to 300 miles per hour. Its funnel shape is a distinguishing characteristic of this storm
What is a tornado
400
Fill in the blank: The weather in Nebraska is divided into four _________, sections of the year with specific climates.
What is seasons
400
This cloud produces precipitation or any form of water that falls to Earth such as hail, sleet, rain, or snow.
What are Nimbus Clouds
400
Which statement correctly describes tornadoes?
a) tornadoes travel in straight lines
b) tornadoes form over warm tropical water
c) tornadoes have strong updrafts at its center
d) The wind in a tornado travels at less than 75 miles per hour
What is c) tornadoes have strong updrafts at its center
500
The curving of the path of a moving object caused by Earth’s rotation
What is Coriolis Effect
500
This severe weather forms over warm water in the tropics and is referred to as a tropical storm. It has high winds and heavy rain. The eye of this storm is calm. The most destructive aspect of this severe storm is the storm surge which cause a rise of the water.
What is a hurricane
500
Describe how climate is different than weather
What is
Climate is the average temperature and precipitation over a period of time
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a given moment
500
What happens when a cloud becomes too heavy because of the amount of water droplets or ice crystals?
What is it precipitates
500
Read the weather map: In which city has the highest temperature and rain occurring?