clouds part 1
what type of clouds are small and puffy?
cumulus
what do stratus clouds mean?
what happens when water heats up?
evaporates, turns into a gas, and goes up to the sky
What helps people choose what kind of clothes to wear?
temperature
what measures the temperature?
thermometer
what type of clouds are wispy and thin?
cirrus
the weather will change soon, in the next day or so
the gas from evaporated water is called what?
water vapor
temperature is what?
how hot or cold it is
what can you use to measure the direction of wind?
wind sock
what type of clouds are like blankets, they can be low or high?
stratus
what do cumulus clouds mean?
good weather
what is it called when water vaper cools down and turns back into a liquid?
condensation
what is precipitation?
when water falls from the sky in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
what can you use to measure the speed of wind?
anemometer
what make up all clouds?
water/condensation
when do we see cumulus clouds?
spring and summer
what happens after water falls from the sky?
it lands on earth and flows down the land and into rivers, oceans, and streams
differences between hot and cold air cause air to move making what?
wind
what does a rain gauge measure?
how much rain has fallen
tornadoes
what are cirrus clouds made of?
ice
What is the order of the water cycle?
evaporation, condensation, precipitation, repeat
what should you do during bad weather?
stay inside
stay away from bodies of water
stay away from trees
have a first aid kit ready
what are the two ways we measure temperature?
fahrenheit and celsius