The Sun
Weather
Maps and Graphs
Water Cycle- Changes of States of Matter
Thomas Rules
100
True or False: The sun is made up of gases.
True
100
Complete the sentence below.
When the meteorologists shows the temperature and percentage of precipitation within a period of time is called a ________.
A forecast is shown to show the expected weather for a short period of time.
100
View the chart to answer the question.
Which location(s) received the least amount of rainfall in April?
San Antonio and El Paso
100
What stage of the water cycle turns liquid into a gas?
Evaporation
100
What is rule number one?
Follow directions quickly.
200
The sun gives off these two forms of energy, what is it?
The sun provides Thermal and Light energy.
200
Read the rain gauge. How much precipitation is shown in the image?
4 inches
200
Use the chart to answer the question.
True or false: San Deigo highest temperature happened in June and July.
False because the highest temperature was in August.
200
What powers the water cycle?
The Sun.
200
What is rule number two?
Raise you hand to speak.
300
Complete the sentence:
The Sun is known to be a __________.
Star
300
View the picture and name the type of tools and what they are used for.
The top part show an anemometer. An anemometer measures the speed of the wind and wind pressure. A wind vane is shown at the bottom. A wind vane is an instrument to measure the direction of the wind.
300
View the chart to answer the question.
Is the statement accurate? Explain your answer.
"San Deigo always had higher temperature than Phoenix."
No because Phoenix had higher temperature from March to November.
300
True or False: Condensation is when liquid falls from clouds.
False
300
What is rule number three?
Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.
400
What do the planets revolve around in our solar system?
The planets revolve around the Sun.
400
What do you call a scientist who measures precipitation and wind direction?
They are called a meteorologist.
400
View the map to answer the question.
Name the hottest city shown. Explain your answer.
Dallas because 96 is greater then 51, 83, 95, 91, 94, and 92.
400
What is the difference between melting and freezing?
Freezing is when a liquid turn into a solid due to the lack of thermal energy (cold). Melting is when a solid turns into a liquid due to the increase of thermal energy (heat).
400
What is rule number four?
Make smart choices.
500
How many days does it take for Earth to revolve around the Sun?
365 Days
500
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Climate is what the location usually look like for a long period of time. Weather is how it is in a short moment.
500
View the chart to answer the question.
Which geographic location shows the lowest average air temperature?
Bismark, ND shows the lowest average air temperature.
500
What is the ending result to the water cycle?
There is no ending result. It is a cycle.
500
What is rule number five?
Keep your teacher happy.
or
Keep your learning community happy.