rain
What is rain?
liquid precipitation: water falling from the sky
what is a thunderstorm?
A rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning.
What is a monsoon?
A seasonal shift in wind direction
How does rain fall from clouds?
when water vapor condenses into bigger and bigger droplets of water
How does a thunderstorm form?
when warm, moist air rises into cold air
What are the effects of the monsoon?
Heavy rainfall during the summer and dry spells in the winter
Rain is a major component of what?
water cycle
what is thunder?
the sound that follows a flash of lightning and is caused by sudden expansion of the air in the path of the electrical discharge
Where do monsoons take place?
Tropical climate
Rain is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water where?
On the Earth
What cloud does a thunderstorm produce?
Cumulonimbus clouds
Which country is widely known for its monsoon season?
India
What is the major cause of rain production?
Moisture moving along weather fronts
What time of year do thunder storms often occur?
warmer months
When does the monsoon season start in Central America?
April