Soil
A plant grows in soil that dries out quickly and cannot hold water. What type of soil is this?
sandy soil
Which source of water is usually collected by farmers to irrigate their farms?
rainwater
Which weather instrument is used to measure air pressure?
barometer
What kind of weather can we expect when we see nimbus clouds?
rainy day
What type of UV rays can penetrate to the deeper layer of the skin but has low energy?
UVA
What percentage of soil is organic matter?
5%
Lila sees water gather in a lake after several days of rain.
Which part of the water cycle is she observing?
collection
At night, the wind blows from the land toward the sea.
What is this type of wind called?
land breeze
During a calm sunny day, Lily notices thin, white clouds high in the sky that look like feathers.
Which type of cloud is she seeing?
cirrus clouds
Lila sees loops of hot gas extending from the Sun’s surface into space, forming bright arches.
Which Sun feature is this?
prominences
What plant grows well in soil that holds water for a long time and becomes sticky when wet?
cabbage, broccoli, rice plant
The clouds get heavy because of too much water droplets, so it falls to the ground. What process is this?
precipitation
What is a hygrometer used for?
It is used to measure humidity.
In the polar regions, bright, pearly clouds glow in the sky with colorful patterns.
Which cloud type is this?
nacreous clouds
What happens to the shadow of an object when the sun is low in the sky?
it is long
A gardener is planting ferns and orchids in soil that contains a lot of decayed plants and organic matter. What type of soil is this?
peaty soil
How do clouds form?
Clouds form when water vapor cools and condenses into tiny droplets in the sky.
Charles heard that there is an incoming low-pressure area in their place. What does this mean?
There may be cloudy weather, rain, or a storm coming.
During a thunderstorm, icy balls fall from the sky, hitting the roof and windows. What is this called?
hail
Why does our shadow becomes shorter at noontime?
Because the sun is in its highest position in the sky
What plant grows in a soil that often contains small stones and pieces of chalk or limestone?
lavender, spinach
Why is the water cycle important?
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A baseball player is in the field when lightning and thunder suddenly occur. What should she do to stay safe?
She should stop playing and go indoors immediately, staying away from open fields and tall objects to stay safe from lightning.
Liza and her family are planning to go to the beach. Before leaving, her mother checks the weather forecast and sees that a storm is expected later in the day.
Why is it important to check the weather forecast before going on a trip?
To plan safely and avoid bad weather
Why does the length and direction of shadows of objects changes throughout the day?