Layers of the atmosphere
Which of the following is NOT a layer of Earth's atmosphere?
Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Geosphere
Geosphere
The process of liquid water on Earth becoming a gas, called water vapor, is know as _________.
Evaporation
_______ clouds are high, thin, wispy clouds. They are formed mostly of ice crystals.
Cirrus
___________ reflects short-term conditions of the atmosphere.
Weather
________________ are a severe storm with lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds.
Thunderstorm
If precipitation falls on land surfaces, it attempts to return to the ocean or lakes. This is known as _________.
Runoff
______ clouds are layers of clouds that spread out covering a large area. They are often lower in the sky.
Stratus
________ is the AVERAGE daily weather for an extended period of time at a certain location.
Climate
__________ are small, funnel-shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud with winds spinning at very high speeds.
Tornados
The formation of ______ happens when water vapor in the air rises, cools and condenses, forming the water droplets that make up it up.
_____________ involve weather conditions that are repeated due to the season of the year.
_____________ are a large storm that forms over warm ocean water with very strong winds that blow in a circular pattern around the center, or eye, of the storm.
Hurricanes
What are the THREE basic types of clouds?
Cirrus, stratus, and cumulus
What are the weather instruments we collect weather data through:
Rain Guage
Thermometer
Barometer
Weather Vane
During a __________, find a safe place away from window; if you cannot find shelter lie flat in a ditch or other low place; and do not stay in your car.
Tornado
Weather conditions associated with __________ are different for each type of storm. These conditions have different effects and there are safety concerns associated with each condition.
Severe Weather