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The condition of the atmosphere at a certain place & time is __.
weather
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Water that rises into the atmosphere changing from a liquid to a gas is __.
evaporation
100
A thermometer measures __.
temperature
100
Clouds that form close to the ground is called __.
fog
100
True or False. After the Flood ended, the earth's climate changed.
True
200
Water frozen into tiny pellets that fall from the sky is __.
sleet
200
True or False. The earth has had many long ice ages.
False
200
What measures wind direction?
weathervane
200
An anemometer measures __.
wind speed
200
Water vapor changing into a liquid & forms clouds is called __.
condensation
300
A storm of strong, swirling winds & heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters is a __.
hurricane
300
Water that falls to Earth from the sky is __.
precipitation
300
Water frozen in to tiny crystals that stick together & fall from the sky is __.
snow
300
This climate zone is located in the North & South Poles.
Polar Climate Zone
300
A long period of time with very little precipitation is a __.
drought
400
This climate zone is almost always hot, has times of heavy rain or little rain, & has dry & wet seasons.
Tropical Climate Zone
400
How can weather predictions help people?
People can plan & be safe in severe weather
400
Clouds that are wide with thin layers that stretch across the sky are __.
stratus
400
A change in weather patterns over many years is __.
climat change
400
Northern Canada does not get much precipitation but it mostly snows. What climate zone is it located?
Polar Climate Zone
500
Parts of South America have a dry season & a wet season. What climate zone is it located?
Tropical Climate Zone
500
What climate zone is Antarctica located?
Polar Climate Zone
500
This climate zone is not too hot or too cold, has all 4 seasons, & has times of rain or snow.
Temperate Climate Zone
500
What is one way the sun & the atmosphere affect our weather?
- the sun heats the air & causes air to move
- the atmosphere protects the earth like a blanket
- the atmosphere keeps the earth from being too hot or too cold
500
What is one possible reason that climates change?
- air pollution
- cutting down trees & plants
- changes in sun's energy
- volcanoes
- forest fires