Water Cycle
A cloud that has dropped to the ground is called this.
Fog
What part of the earth has the hottest climate?
The equator
Cumulonimbus clouds bring what kind of weather?
Thunder, lightning, and rain. The storm will not last long.
What happens when water is heated?
It evaporates.
What do you call parts of the year that last three months?
Seasons
The act of water falling to the ground in the form of rain, snow , sleet or hail is known as...
Precipitation
What is the climate like here in Massachusetts?
Hot summers and cold winters.
You see stratus clouds in the sky. Would it be a good idea to spend the day on the beach?
Yes! Stratus clouds are fair weather clouds.
A thermometer is used to measure what?
Temperature
What do we call a description of the clouds, rain, wind and other conditions in the air?
Weather
When water turns from a gas to a liquid it is known as...
Condensation
What type of clothing should you pack if you are planning a trip to the polar region?
Heavy coat, mittens, hat, gloves, boots, etc...
The sky is covered like a blanket with thick, dark clouds. What type of clouds are they?
Stratonimbus
Most of the weather in Massachusetts gets blown in from a wind coming from what direction?
A west wind.
The act of trying to tell what will happen in the future.
Prediction
To turn from a liquid to a gas is called this
Evaporation
What is the climate like in Florida?
Hot summers and warm winters
The clouds overhead are fluffy and white. What type of clouds are they?
Cumulous
The temperature outside is 34 degrees. There are stratonimbus clouds in the sky. Will it snow or rain?
It will rain. The temperature is too warm for snow.
Danger or Risk
Hazard
Fog is an example of which stage of the water cycle?
Evaporation
Are weather and climate the same thing?
No, they are similar, but not the same.
Weather describes what is happening in the atmosphere at a certain time and place.
Climate describes the weather in an area over a long period of time.
What is a cloud?
A large collection of tiny water droplets or ice crystals.
Why is it important for us to know what the weather will be?
So we can be prepared!
The weather conditions in a certain area is known as...
Climate