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Moving air is called
wind
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What is one thing that gives a clue about the weather outside, just by looking around?
the clouds
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Weather is the condition of the air at a certain ______ and place.
time
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the weather's temperature is the measure of how hot or cold the ____ is
air
100
Why is it important to study the weather?
So we can obey God's command to manage the earth and help people
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What are at least 2 things that should be part of a family's plan for severe weather?
you should know where to go, an emergency kit, stored food/water
200
If you see cumulus clouds in the sky getting taller and darker and the wind blowing trees is getting stronger, what weather would you expect to occur soon under these conditions?
a thunderstorm
200
What is a period of time with very little precipitation called?
a drought
200
What tool is used to measure temperature
thermometer
200
What is a weather tool that measures wind speed?
Anemometer
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What causes wind to blow?
changes in temperatures
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A snowstorm with strong winds is called a
blizzard
300
What part of the water cycle is 16. pointing to?
Precipitation
300
Where does a tornado form? over land or over the ocean?
tornadoes form over land, hurricanes and typhoons form over ocean
300
What kind of cloud forms close to the ground?
fog
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Which tool is used to measure the amount of rainfall?
rain guage
400
Which tool is used to show the direction of the wind?
weather vane
400
What part of the water cycle is 15. pointing to?
condensation
400
What part of the water cycle is 17. pointing to?
evaporation
400
What kind of cloud grows tall and forms thunderclouds?
cumulus
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Name 4 types of precipitation
rain, sleet, snow, hail
500
A person who studies weather is called a
meteorologist
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What is a prediction of future weather called?
weather forecast
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What kind of storm forms over warm ocean waters?
hurricane
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atmosphere is the layer of ____ that surrounds the earth
gases