Mon
Layers of gas that are around the planet.
atmosphere
The state of the atmosphere in a particular place and time.
weather
The 4 different times of the year defined by weather.
seasons
How hot or cold something is.
temperature
To makes a guess based on facts
predict
We breathe in _____.
air
The ________ said it would be a sunny day tomorrow.
meteorologist
The Earth spins on its _____.
axis
In a desert, there is very little ____.
precipitation
The 2-day _____ predicts thunderstorms.
forcast
Alishan mountain has a high _________.
altitude
What clouds can be seen during a thunderstorm?
cumulonimbus
The moon ____ around Earth, while Earth ____ around the sun.
revolves
Taiwan has which 2 climate zones?
Temperate and Tropical zones
Name 2 types of severe weather in Taiwan.
Thunderstorms and typhoons
What is the difference in molecules between hot and cold air?
Cold air: molecules are closer together
Hot air: molecules are father apart
What do clouds do except bring rain?
Provide shade and regulate the Earth's temperature.
What season is from March to May in the Southern Hemisphere?
Autumn/Fall
Why can air masses that form over the ocean be hot or cold?
It depends on the water's temperature.
What comes first: Thunder or Lightning? Why?
Lightning can be seen first because light is faster than sound.
What are prevailing winds?
Why do we get fog?
What is the main idea of The Three Little Pigs?
Always work hard
What causes a weather front?
It forms what one air mass pushes into another.
How can farmers protect their crops from hail?
Plant in greenhouses or cover their crops with a sail.