Where do clouds come from?
They are wet because they are made of tiny water droplets.
What are the 4 types of clouds?
Cumulus, cumulonimbus, stratus, stratonimbus
What is the information scientists collect over a period of time called?
data
The weather patterns are shared by large areas across the globe.
climate
What are five examples of severe weather?
Tornado, blizzards, hurricanes, floods, and droughts
Clouds that come down to the ground are called _____.
What's the difference between a cumulus cloud and a cumulonimbus cloud?
Cumulus clouds are white a fluffy and are a sign of good/calm weather, cumulonimbus is bigger and taller.
How is temperature measured? What is the tool called and what the degrees called?
Thermometer, Celcius and Fahrenheit
Why is it much hotter at the equator than at the poles?
At the equator, the sun's rays hit the earth straight on making it much hotter.
What makes weather regular versus extreme?
More dangerous, and stronger, put living things and non-living things at risk, big impacts on the biosphere and geosphere.
How does water get up into the sky?
Water evaporates from the ground.
What's the difference between a stratus cloud and a stratonimbus cloud?
Stratus clouds are thin and spread out they are a sign of fair/good weather, stratonimbus clouds are spread wide and darker.
What are scientists who predict future weather called?
meteorologists
Why are the poles always cold?
The sun's rays hit the poles at more of a slant meaning that the sun's energy is more spread out.
How could you prevent a house from blowing away in a hurricane?
You could make sure the roof is secured well using strong glue or nails. You could make sure the building has a strong foundation on the ground.
Clouds are created when water changes from a _______ state into a _______ state.
liquid, gas
Which storm is longer a storm from a cumulonimbus cloud or a stratonimbus cloud? Why?
Stratonimbus because they are wider and more spread out.
Scientists look for _______ _______ from year to year to predict the weather.
weather patterns
What are four of the main climate zones?
Tropical, Subtropical (mild), temperate, and polar.
The weather across the glode is determined by two major forces: _______ and _________.
Jet streams and ocean currents
Clouds are formed through _____________. (Check your water cycle notes)
condensation
Which clouds produce stronger storms with fast winds, lightning, and thunder?
Cumulonimbus clouds cause stronger storms.
Why do scientist predict the weather?
To warn people about dangerous storms, and to help plan ahead for events and take data on weather patterns.
What are the fast winds that blow across the globe that help determine a place's climate?
Jet Streams
What the difference between a cold front and a warm front?
Cold fronts bring storms, warm fronts bring good weather.