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What are two gasses in the air?
Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
Who made the air around us?
God
What is weather?
The condition of the air.
What is always in the air?
Water is always in the air
What is moving air called?
Moving air is wind
What are snowflakes mostly made of?
Snowflakes are mostly made of air
What storms bring lightning?
Thunderstorms bring lightning.
What is matter?
Matter is something that takes up space.
What is heavier; cool air or warm air?
cool air
(think of the hot air balloon)
What happens when heavy clouds meet cool air?
rain falls
When does hail typically occur?
In the spring or summer
Where do hurricanes begin?
over the ocean
What is precipitation?
Any kind of water coming down to earth
Where do tornados begin?
Over hot land
What is a drought?
What is a weather prediction called?
a forecast
What do meteorologists use to see storms?
radar
What is the atmosphere?
The band of air around the earth
What three things make up weather?
heat, water, and wind
What causes evaporation to occur?
heat energy
What is water vapor that turns back to a liquid called?
condensation
How does the sun's energy help make weather?
The sun's heat warms the earth; its heat helps make the wind and rain
What is the difference between a gale and a gust?
A gust is a sudden, strong wind; a gale is a very strong wind.
What is water vapor?
water in the air that you cannot see
List the 6 stages of the water cycle
1. The sun heats the earth's water
2. The water evaporates
3. Warm water vapor rises
4. The water vapor cools, forming a cloud
5. The cloud cools, causing precipitation to fall
6. Water is used on the earth and returns to the ocean