Clouds
This cloud produces fair-weather and has a flat bottom with rounded towers.
What is a cumulus cloud?
The final step of the water cycle.
collection?
When we use a thermometer, we look at ________ to measure temperature.
the Fahrenheit scale
Alaska has a cold climate; whereas, Texas has a _______ climate.
warm
Electricity that will strike the tallest point on Earth.
lightning
When you are driving, you might physically drive into this cloud.
Stratus cloud
Water changes to a gas.
water vapor
Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all measures of __________.
precipitation
A high humidity of 80-90 degrees over an extended period of time would suggest that this land is a ____________.
desert
The middle of a hurricane that produces calm weather.
the eye
This cloud blankets the entire sky and produces some mist or drizzle.
What is stratus cloud?
Water vapor turning into a liquid, freezes, and becomes a cloud
condensation
When two air masses of different temperatures and or humidity levels meet.
It is a front
The closer you get to this place on earth, the hotter it gets.
equator
Forms over the ocean from warm air rising and creates violent winds.
a hurricane
You will want to run inside when you see this cloud approaching because it may bring thunderstorms.
What is cumulonimbus cloud?
When a puddle dries up, you know the water _______.
evaporated
When a cold or warm front moves in, it causes clouds and _______________.
precipitation
In Georgia our climate has 4 _______.
seasons
A storm with a powerful circular wind that creates a funnel.
tornado
When you see this cloud, you can expect a change of weather in 24 hours.
What is a cirrus cloud?
Without the _______, the water cycle would not exist and all rivers and oceans would overflow.
The sun
Meteorologists use this to classify wind speed.
anemometer
Even though two places have the different climates, they could have the same ________ at a given time.
weather
What kind of climate do we have in Georgia?
Temperate