Weather Wonders
What do we call the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place?
Weather
What do we call clouds that form close to the ground?
Fog
What climate zone is found near the North and South Poles?
Polar zone
What do we call the usual weather patterns of a place over many years?
Climate
What helps protect Earth from extreme temperatures, acting somewhat like a blanket?
The atmosphere
What tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
What is the process called when liquid water changes into water vapor?
What climate zone is found near the equator?
Tropical zone
What is a long-term change in weather patterns called?
Climate change
What type of precipitation forms when tiny ice crystals stick together?
Snow
What tool measures wind speed?
Anemometer
What is the process called when water vapor cools and forms clouds?
Condensation
What climate zone is between the tropical and polar zones?
Temperate zone
What is snow made of?
Tiny ice crystals that stick together.
Why is a thermometer useful when studying weather?
It measures how hot or cold the air is.
What is a powerful storm that forms over warm ocean water?
Hurricane
What is it called when rain, snow, sleet, or hail falls from clouds?
Precipitation
Which climate zone is almost always cold and receives little precipitation?
Polar zone
Name one natural event that can affect climate.
Volcanic eruptions, changes in the sun's energy, dust storms, or forest fires.
Name one human activity that contributes to climate change.
Burning fossil fuels or cutting down forests.
How do weather forecasts help keep people safe?
They help people prepare for severe weather.
Name the three main stages of the water cycle in order, starting when water heats up.
Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Which climate zone can have a wet season and a dry season?
Tropical zone
Explain one way the sun affects our weather.
The sun heats the air, causing air to move.
According to Genesis 8:22, what natural cycles does God promise will continue?
Seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night.