Water Cycle
False. Some clouds, like stratus clouds, cover the whole sky but don’t produce rain. Also, some clouds, like cumulonimbus clouds, produce rain but don’t cover the whole sky. Certain types of clouds cause rain, not just the widest clouds.
What part of the water cycle happens when a liquid (such as a puddle on the ground) changes into a gas?
Evaporation
What is the name of the imaginary line drawn around the middle of the earth, where the tropical climates are found?
The equator
If you were planning a vacation to a far away place in the month of December, what information would you want to know about the weather?
If you were to fall through a cloud, what would you most definitely feel?
You would feel wet, since clouds are made of water!
What do we call a cloud that is close to the ground?
Fog
Rain, hail, snow, or sleet
What is the name of the climate that is cold all year long: Polar, Temperate, Tropical, or Desert?
Polar
What is a tool that we use to measure temperature?
A thermometer
A very tall, fluffy cloud that is dark in color is called what type of cloud?
A cumulonimbus cloud
What do we call water vapor that forms drops of water onto the grass during the night?
What part of the water cycle happens when a gas changes into a liquid?
Condensation
What is the name of the climate that does not get a lot of rain: Polar, Temperate, Tropical, or Desert?
Desert
In the United States, do we measure temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius?
Fahrenheit- water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of cloud is long, flat, spread out, and white?
A stratus cloud
What do we call a collection of tiny water droplets that you can see in the air?
A cloud
What part of the water cycle do we call it when water gathers into a body of water (puddle, river, lake, ocean).
Accumulation
What is the name of the climate where you might find the jungle: Polar, Temperate, Tropical, or Desert?
Tropical
What do tornadoes, hurricanes, and dust storms have in common?
Hurricanes, tornadoes, and dust storms are all natural hazards with strong winds. They can be dangerous for people living in places where they happen.
What type of cloud is a long-lasting storm cloud?
A stratonimbus cloud
How can you tell the difference between a cumulus cloud and a cumulonimbus cloud?
A cumulonimbus cloud is darker than a cumulus cloud and causes rain.
Where do clouds come from?
Clouds are made of tiny liquid water drops. When the water on the surface of the earth evaporates, it rises into the air and forms a cloud.
What is the name of the climate of Vermont: Polar, Temperate, Tropical or Desert?
Temperate
In which climate do the following characteristics occur- Polar, Temperate, Tropical, or Desert:
Trees lose their leaves in fall, cold winters/hot summers, and many animals hibernate and come out again in the spring
Temperate
What type of cloud might you see on a beautiful blue sky and sunshiny kind of day?
A cumulus cloud (tall, white, and fluffy)
Maybe a few stratus clouds (thin, white, and flat)