Vocabulary Words
The blanket of air that wraps around the planet.
Atmosphere.
What is the movement of water on earth called?
The water cycle.
What are scientists who study weather called?
Meteorologists.
When a disaster occurs, who steps in to help and what do they help with?
FEMA.
Where is the best place to put a lightning rod on a building in order to prevent damage?
The top.
How much water vapor is in the air.
Humidity.
What is the order of the water cycle?
Evaporation-Condensation-Precipitation.
True or False?
A thermometer measures temperature.
A hygrometer measures humidity.
A barometer measures barometric pressure.
When electricity moves toward the ground during a thunderstorm, what does it cause?
Light and heat.
Where is the best place to put sandbags to reduce the impact of flooding?
In front of the door of your house or another building.
A measure of how hot or cold something is.
Temperature.
What is water called when it changes from a liquid to a gas?
Water Vapor.
What temperature does water freeze at?
32 Degrees Fahrenheit.
What do thunderstorms often come with?
Heavy rains and sometimes hailstones, or large pieces of ice.
True or False? Even if the sky does not have any clouds, the atmosphere still has water in it.
True.
One of the strongest and largest types of storms; form over warm ocean water and have strong winds.
Hurricane.
What happens when water changes from a gas to a liquid?
It condenses.
What temperature does water boil at?
What kind of environments do sandstorms and dust storms occur in?
What is it called when the atmosphere has water in it, even if there aren't any clouds?
A long period with little to no rain; can result in sandstorms or dust storms.
Drought.
What is the liquid water that leaves clouds called?
Precipitation.
What are some ways that a roof can be affected by the weather?
Winter: Large Amounts of Snow
Spring and Fall: Rain and Wind
Summer: High Temperatures
Why is April 14th, 1935, known as Black Sunday?
The sky was so black that people couldn't see their hands!!
True or False? Areas near bigger bodies of water usually get less precipitation.
False.